2018 Subaru Forester I XT Symm AWD CVT 2.0L Petrol · BK18 XKP

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on 14 September 2025 at 81,184 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This follows a trend of clean passes in previous years, indicating that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that satisfies DVSA safety requirements without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between the October 2022 test at 51,506 miles and the September 2025 test at 81,184 miles, the car covered 29,678 miles over three years. This suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which often leads to seal degradation or brake component corrosion. The accumulation of miles is steady, implying the drivetrain and CVT transmission have been subjected to predictable operating loads between testing intervals. While the MOT record shows no history of faults, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of components prone to this specific mileage bracket. At over 80,000 miles, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and lateral links should be checked for signs of wear or tearing that might not yet trigger an MOT failure. The braking system requires a check for binding calipers or thin discs, as the record does not detail past brake issues. Given the Subaru architecture, inspecting the underbody for any surface corrosion on the chassis points is a prudent step to ensure the structural integrity remains as sound as the digital record suggests.