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VK58 RMO

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,801 mi
Last recorded148,801 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 RMO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 148,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 146,200 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 146,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 145,000 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 145,575 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 145,575 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 140,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 140,865 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 117,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 94,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,288 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 82,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,796 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 46,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,801 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 36,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VK58 RMO is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 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 VK58 RMO, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK58 RMO is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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