2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · KY18 FMO
2018 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 86,870 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY18 FMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 86,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY18 FMO 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 2018 Subaru Forester (KY18 FMO) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KY18 FMO Mileage History
- 16/06/202262,520 mi
- 26/05/202373,470 mi+10,950 mi
- 27/05/202373,471 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/202480,768 mi+7,297 mi
- 24/06/202586,870 mi+6,102 mi
Average of roughly 8,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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