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YK05 KAA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,151 mi
Last recorded127,151 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 KAA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,151 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 127,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,696 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,070 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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 9 Mar 2016 77,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,510 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,813 miles

nearside rear tyre cracks on outer side wall

offside front tyre cracks on outer side wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracks on outer side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,797 miles

small hairline cracks on outer side walls of the offside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,306 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,315 miles

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,153 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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YK05 KAA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK05 KAA, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK05 KAA registered?

YK05 KAA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YK05 KAA safe to buy?

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