2026-10-08 · 5 min read
Subaru Forester Puspakom Inspection Malaysia
Forester Puspakom: Class A (private car). Annual inspection for cars 3 years and above. Emission test: ensure air filter and spark plugs are current. Lights: EyeSight cameras behind windscreen — windscreen must be clear and unmodified. ABS and EyeSight must function. Tyre tread minimum 1.6mm. All four matching tyres required for AWD.
Subaru Forester Puspakom Inspection Guide
- Forester Puspakom requirement: cars over 5 years old require Puspakom B2 inspection before JPJ road tax renewal every 2 years; Puspakom B2 checks: lights, brakes, tyres, suspension, steering, body condition, emissions, safety features
- Forester Puspakom preparation: before inspection — check all lights (headlights, brake lights, reversing light, indicators), check tyre tread depth minimum 1.6 mm, confirm all 4 tyres same size (critical for AWD), ensure CEL is off, ensure ABS light is off
- Forester AWD and Puspakom: Puspakom rollers test braking — Forester AWD can confuse basic roller brake testers designed for 2WD cars; inform Puspakom inspector of AWD system; some centres have AWD mode; do not apply full brakes during roll test until instructed
- Forester emissions test: Puspakom B2 includes emissions test; FB25 naturally aspirated should pass easily on RON95; ensure engine is fully warmed up before emission test; cold engine gives higher emissions reading; drive 15–20 minutes before Puspakom appointment