Subaru XV reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 8,444 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 8,444 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 74% of Subaru XV cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XV tends to fail
Share of Subaru XV cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension. Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, tyres.
Common questions
Is the Subaru XV reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Subaru XV is about average for its age: 74% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Subaru XV?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Subaru XV in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%; and 8 to 12 years, 74%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Subaru XV MOT?
For Subaru XV cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (8% of tests vs 5.9% fleet).