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VK15 NKW

2015 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,563 mi
Last recorded103,563 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 NKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 103,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 88,507 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,471 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 80,471 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,288 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 71,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,615 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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VK15 NKW is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 53,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK15 NKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 11 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK15 NKW registered?

VK15 NKW is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is VK15 NKW safe to buy?

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