2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Subaru XV MOT pass rate and common faults

580 MOT tests in 2024. 81.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time81.4%
Failed or needed repairs18.6%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 580 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.5%
  2. Brakes7.2%
  3. Suspension4.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  5. Tyres1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Subaru XV?

In 2024, 81.4% of 2017 Subaru XV cars passed their MOT first time, across 580 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Subaru XV?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Subaru XV reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).