2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Subaru XV MOT pass rate and common faults

569 MOT tests in 2024. 94.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time94.5%
Failed or needed repairs5.4%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 569 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.4%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.2%
  9. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.6%
  2. Lights & electrics1.4%
  3. Brakes1.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Wheels0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2021 Subaru XV?

In 2024, 94.5% of 2021 Subaru XV cars passed their MOT first time, across 569 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Subaru XV?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Subaru XV reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).