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Subaru XV reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·8,444 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.
74%
Average for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
3,994 tests · fleet 85%
89%
8 to 12 years
4,450 tests · fleet 73%
74%
Where the XV fails
Suspension92
Brakes96
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics91
Fails more often on suspension. Holds up better on steering, road wheels, tyres.
Share of 8 to 12 years Subaru XV MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Subaru XV tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Subaru XV models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~9% of MOTsGrows with age
- Suspension · flagged on ~8% of MOTsAbove average
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
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).
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