2009 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · X16 KEV
2009 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 51,392 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X16 KEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 51,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X16 KEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Subaru Forester (X16 KEV) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
X16 KEV Mileage History
- 14/02/202448,290 mi
- 30/07/202550,015 mi+1,725 mi
- 07/08/202550,063 mi+48 mi
- 28/07/202651,359 mi+1,296 mi
- 06/08/202651,392 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 1,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk3 (SH)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Self-Levelling Suspension FailureModerate
Factory self-levelling rear dampers lose pressure and leak, leaving the back of the car sagging when unladen and especially when towing or carrying weight.
- Rear Subframe and Mount CorrosionModerate
UK road salt can attack the rear subframe, suspension mounts and brake pipe area long before the body panels look especially rusty.
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