2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Subaru XV MOT pass rate and common faults

318 MOT tests in 2024. 92.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time92.5%
Failed or needed repairs7.6%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 318 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Windscreen: in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected0.3%
    1 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%
  7. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.3%
  8. Service brake performance: grabbing severely0.3%
  9. Service brake performance: lagging in operation0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Brakes0.9%
  4. Lights & electrics0.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Subaru XV?

In 2024, 92.5% of 2020 Subaru XV cars passed their MOT first time, across 318 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Subaru XV?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Subaru XV reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).