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Subaru XV MOT pass rate and common problems

85.3% of Subaru XVs passed the 2024 MOT (6,682 first tests): 81.5% at the first attempt and 3.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 17% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 83.5 (95% CI 79.4–87.8; 100 = normal).

Subaru XV at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate85.3%incl. 3.9% fixed at the test centre20246682
Passed at the first attempt81.5%all first tests20246682
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 79.4–87.8)83.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 291 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20246682
Biggest excess: Suspension6.6per 1006.3 same-age2019–202430580
Dangerous defects5.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202430580
Advisory items89.7per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202430580
strip · Subaru XV · MOT Risk Index · 83.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Subaru XV. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 291 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 253 and 332 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Subaru XV index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank291of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20246682
Best rank within its 95% interval253rankother models held where they are20246682
Worst rank within its 95% interval332rankother models held where they are20246682

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 85.7 to 83.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Subaru XV MOT, and how often?

Subaru XV MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 7.1 per 100 tests, against 7.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 30,580).

bar · Subaru XV · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 7.1 vs 7.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7.1per 1007.32019–20242178
Suspension6.6per 1006.32019–20242016
Brakes6.1per 1005.92019–20241861
Visibility4.9per 1005.82019–20241502
Tyres3.7per 1007.72019–20241122
Body, chassis, structure1.2per 1001.72019–2024352

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 30,580 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Subaru XV compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Subaru XV is brakes at age 5: 3.8 failures per 100 tests, against 3.1 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 4,655).

bullet · Subaru XV · Tyres, age 3 · 1.8 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 1.8 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.5 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.1 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.3 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.7 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.4 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 2.1 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.8 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 31.8per 1004.22019–20244390
Brakes, age 31.5per 1001.82019–20244390
Suspension, age 30.1per 1000.62019–20244390
Tyres, age 42.3per 1004.52019–20244358
Brakes, age 42.7per 1002.42019–20244358
Suspension, age 40.4per 1001.22019–20244358
Tyres, age 52.1per 1005.12019–20244655
Brakes, age 53.8per 1003.12019–20244655
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.5per 1002.22019–20244655
Tyres, age 62.6per 1005.52019–20244322
Brakes, age 63.0per 1003.82019–20244322
Suspension, age 62.1per 1003.72019–20244322
Tyres, age 72.4per 1006.02019–20243765
Brakes, age 74.5per 1004.52019–20243765
Suspension, age 74.5per 1005.72019–20243765
Tyres, age 82.9per 1006.32019–20243141
Brakes, age 84.9per 1005.42019–20243141
Suspension, age 86.7per 1007.82019–20243141

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Subaru XV's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Subaru XV advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 16.6% of the time.

funnel · Subaru XV · Suspension · 16.6 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 16.6 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension16.6% next failmedian model2019–20242514
Brakes7.5% next failmedian model2019–20243888
Tyres5.0% next failmedian model2019–20243664
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024893

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Subaru XV got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Subaru XV MOTs flag tyres most: 30.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 30,580).

bar · Subaru XV · Tyres · 30.4 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres30.4per 10039.72019–20249300
Brakes29.7per 10034.72019–20249084
Suspension21.2per 10026.22019–20246476
Non-component advisories4.3per 1007.82019–20241323
Identification of the vehicle1.2per 1002.52019–2024358
Body, chassis, structure1.1per 1004.62019–2024336

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 30,580 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Subaru XV?

For Subaru XVs aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 3.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 6,919).

bar · Subaru XV · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 3.4 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20242346
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20242346
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20242346
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20242346
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242346
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–2024548
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–2024548
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–2024548
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–2024548
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 179 cars)5.6% next fail2019–2024179
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 179 cars)5.6% next fail2019–2024179
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 179 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024179
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 179 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024179
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20246919
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20246919
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20246919
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20246919
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20246919
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20246919
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246919
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246919
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246919
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246919
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20242461
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–20242461
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20242461
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20242461
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20242461
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242461
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242461
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242461
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242461
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–20241318
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20241318
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20241318
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–20241318
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20241318
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20241318
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20241318
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241318
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.8% next fail2019–20243805
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–20243805
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20243805
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20243805
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20243805
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20243805
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20243805
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20243805
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243805
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20243805
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.6% next fail2019–20242332
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20242332
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6% next fail2019–20242332
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20242332
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20242332
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–20242332
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20242332
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242332
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242332
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–20241540
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.7% next fail2019–20241540
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–20241540
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–20241540
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–20241540
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20241540
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20241540
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241540
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241540
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.5% next fail2019–2024902
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass10.8% next fail2019–2024902
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024902
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–2024902
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–2024902
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–2024902
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–2024902
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–2024902
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory19.5% next fail2019–2024841
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.2% next fail2019–2024841
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–2024841
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–2024841
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–2024841
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–2024841
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–2024841
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–2024841
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail20.6% next fail2019–2024728
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail18.1% next fail2019–2024728
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.7% next fail2019–2024728
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–2024728
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–2024728
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–2024728
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–2024728
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–2024728
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024728

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Subaru XV get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Subaru XV gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 5.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 19.8 major and 5.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Subaru XV · Dangerous defects · 5.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 5.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects5.6per 10011.22019–202430580

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 30,580 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Subaru XV still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Subaru XV go from 5.3% at age 3 to 34.5% at age 12, against 35.7% for all cars aged 12 (2024, n = 6,682).

line · Subaru XV · Age 3 · 5.3 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 5.3. Age 12: 34.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 35.3% failed first time12.42024579
Age 4 (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 5.7–11.7%)8.2% failed first time13.12024329
Age 59.9% failed first time15.12024962
Age 69.0% failed first time17.520241096
Age 718.8% failed first time20.22024601
Age 821.7% failed first time23.32024738
Age 924.1% failed first time26.52024634
Age 1030.4% failed first time30.12024622
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1132.5% failed first time33.22024575
Age 1234.5% failed first time35.72024521

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Subaru XV compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Subaru XVs fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 3, where they fail less often: 6.1% against 11.7% (2024, n = 4,390).

line · Subaru XV · Age 3 · 6.1 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 6.1. Age 12: 34.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 36.1% fail11.720244390
Age 410% fail13.320244358
Age 512.8% fail15.120244655
Age 614.5% fail17.320244322
Age 718.3% fail20.120243765
Age 822.4% fail23.220243141
Age 925.4% fail26.720242430
Age 1028.6% fail30.020241772
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1132.6% fail33.520241130
Age 1234.6% fail36.52024523

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru XV years should I avoid?

Subaru XV build years range from index 81.3 to 108.6 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 6,682).

bar · Subaru XV · Build year 2012 (rough estimate: 3,353 tests, 95% interval 98.9–112.4) · 105.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2012 (rough estimate: 3,353 tests, 95% interval 98.9–112.4)105.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243353
Build year 2013 (rough estimate: 3,532 tests, 95% interval 98.4–112.4)105.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243532
Build year 2014 (rough estimate: 3,769 tests, 95% interval 96.7–111.3)104index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243769
Build year 2015 (rough estimate: 3,816 tests, 95% interval 88.6–103.6)96.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243816
Build year 2016107.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244424
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 3,109 tests, 95% interval 98.0–119.2)108.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243109
Build year 2018 (better for its age)88.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244371
Build year 2019 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,865 tests, 95% interval 70.5–92.1)81.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242865
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 658 tests, 95% interval 63.2–114.6)88.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024658

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Subaru XV MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Subaru XV MOT: about £34 (up to about £65 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 6,682).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Subaru XV · Expected repair bill · 34.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill34.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue6682
Estimated range lower34.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue6682
Estimated range upper65.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue6682
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)11.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue6682
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)9.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue6682
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)9.2GBP expected contribution150price catalogue6682
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)3.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue6682

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Subaru XV more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Subaru XV and 5 as often or more. The Subaru XV has an MOT Risk Index of 83.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 6,682).

bar · Subaru XV · Subaru XV (this model) · 83.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Subaru XV (this model)83.5index100 = normal20246682
Alfa Romeo Giulia86.5index83.520246777
Toyota MR282.9index83.5202410265
MG MGF87index83.520245696
BMW Z383.6index83.5202411668
Mitsubishi Lancer81.6index83.520249907
Volvo S9078.5index83.520247633
Volkswagen Arteon89.4index83.520247958
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Subaru Forester92.8index83.5202416244

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Subaru XV normally do?

At age 8, the median Subaru XV had covered 57,236 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 41,534 to 75,101 miles (2024, n = 738).

line · Subaru XV · Age 3 median · 19677 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 19677. Age 12 P75: 109173. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median19677miles2024579
Age 3 P2514033miles2024579
Age 3 P7528083miles2024579
Age 4 median (rough estimate)25152miles2024329
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)18151miles2024329
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)33275miles2024329
Age 5 median31587miles2024962
Age 5 P2521892miles2024962
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7542841miles2024962
Age 6 median39626miles20241096
Age 6 P2528216miles20241096
Age 6 P7553276miles20241096
Age 7 median47585miles2024601
Age 7 P2533866miles2024601
Age 7 P7564931miles2024601
Age 8 median57236miles2024738
Age 8 P2541534miles2024738
Age 8 P7575101miles2024738
Age 9 median66932miles2024634
Age 9 P2547806miles2024634
Age 9 P7586181miles2024634
Age 10 median78374miles2024622
Age 10 P2556809miles2024622
Age 10 P7596567miles2024622
Age 11 median80449miles2024575
Age 11 P2561691miles2024575
Age 11 P75102866miles2024575
Age 12 median89485miles2024521
Age 12 P2569222miles2024521
Age 12 P75109173miles2024521

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Subaru XV MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 9.8% of Subaru XVs with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 34.1% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,161). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Subaru XV · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 6.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles6.1% failed first time20241484
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 12.4–19.9%)15.8% failed first time2024355
Age 6–9, <40k miles9.8% failed first time20241038
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles16.5% failed first time20241313
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles27.3% failed first time2024576
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 26.4–42.9%)34.1% failed first time2024123
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 6.6–17.5%)10.9% failed first time2024128
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 21.3–29.2%)25% failed first time2024460
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles33.3% failed first time2024636
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 37.5–46.9%)42.1% failed first time2024413
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 40.1–61.1%)50.6% failed first time202483

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Subaru XV last?

6.1% of Subaru XVs tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.4% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1,855).

line · Subaru XV · 100,000 miles · 6.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 6.1. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles6.1% of tested cars20241855
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.5%)0.4% of tested cars2024121
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 8 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars20248

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Subaru XV driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Subaru XV index is 79.2, against 77.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 6,682).

slope · Subaru XV · Age and mileage adjusted index · 79.2 vs 77 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 77 vs 79.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index79.2index772019–20246682

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru XV fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Subaru XVs fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 30.1% against 16.6%.

bar · Subaru XV · Diesel · 30.1 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel30.1% fail first timeother fuels20241656
Petrol16.6% fail first timeother fuels20244193

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru XV engine is best?

For its age, the best Subaru XV engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 88.7, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 119.0, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 6,682).

bar · Subaru XV · Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 2,369 tests, 95% interval 73.0–89.7) · 81 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 2,369 tests, 95% interval 73.0–89.7)81index vs model norm100 = model average20242369
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre88.7index vs model norm100 = model average202416891
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre119index vs model norm100 = model average202410028

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Subaru XV fail its MOT most?

Subaru XV fails first-time MOTs most in Dundee (DD): 29.0% against 16.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 355).

First-time failure rates for the Subaru XV range from 8.9% to 22.8% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Subaru XV · Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 24.5–33.9%) · 29.0 vs 18.5 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 9%. 23%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 24.5–33.9%)29.0% fail first time18.52024355
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 348 tests, 95% interval 22.6–31.9%)27.0% fail first time18.52024348
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 19.9–34.7%)26.7% fail first time18.52024135
Kilmarnock (KA)8.9% fail first time18.52024649
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 6.4–12.7%)9.0% fail first time18.52024321
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 6.8–12.7%)9.3% fail first time18.52024376
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 19.4–30.5%)24.6% fail first time18.52024228
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 17.2–32.0%)23.8% fail first time18.52024126
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 17.1–31.4%)23.5% fail first time18.52024132
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 18.5–28.4%)23.1% fail first time18.52024273
Aberdeen (AB)22.8% fail first time18.52024902
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 448 tests, 95% interval 18.7–26.4%)22.3% fail first time18.52024448
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 363 tests, 95% interval 18.1–26.6%)22.0% fail first time18.52024363
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 16.6–28.5%)22.0% fail first time18.52024182
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 15.7–29.3%)21.7% fail first time18.52024138
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 15.1–28.9%)21.2% fail first time18.52024132
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 15.2–28.0%)20.9% fail first time18.52024153
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 15.3–27.7%)20.9% fail first time18.52024163
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 15.8–26.3%)20.5% fail first time18.52024224
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 15.8–25.1%)20.1% fail first time18.52024284
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 15.5–25.0%)19.9% fail first time18.52024272
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 14.8–25.9%)19.8% fail first time18.52024197
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 13.2–28.6%)19.8% fail first time18.52024101
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 15.2–24.9%)19.6% fail first time18.52024255
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 14.5–25.4%)19.4% fail first time18.52024201
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 13.4–27.2%)19.4% fail first time18.52024124
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 13.9–26.0%)19.3% fail first time18.52024161
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 14.2–25.6%)19.2% fail first time18.52024182
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 13.3–26.7%)19.1% fail first time18.52024131
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 497 tests, 95% interval 15.7–22.6%)18.9% fail first time18.52024497
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 459 tests, 95% interval 15.4–22.6%)18.7% fail first time18.52024459
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 15.1–22.5%)18.5% fail first time18.52024427
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 13.8–23.5%)18.2% fail first time18.52024242
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 14.8–21.6%)18.0% fail first time18.52024484
Glasgow (G)17.7% fail first time18.52024701
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 14.0–21.4%)17.4% fail first time18.52024402
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 12.8–23.2%)17.4% fail first time18.52024201
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 349 tests, 95% interval 13.6–21.5%)17.2% fail first time18.52024349
Gloucester (GL)17.0% fail first time18.52024565
Newcastle (NE)16.9% fail first time18.52024880
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 11.2–24.5%)16.8% fail first time18.52024119
York (YO) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 12.6–21.8%)16.7% fail first time18.52024252
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 11.3–24.0%)16.7% fail first time18.52024132
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 13.1–20.6%)16.5% fail first time18.52024375
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 13.2–20.4%)16.5% fail first time18.52024407
Taunton (TA)16.3% fail first time18.52024613
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 10.7–23.3%)16.0% fail first time18.52024131
Torquay (TQ)16.0% fail first time18.52024713
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 221 tests, 95% interval 11.6–21.2%)15.8% fail first time18.52024221
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 11.7–20.8%)15.7% fail first time18.52024248
Swindon (SN)15.3% fail first time18.52024769
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 10.8–21.4%)15.3% fail first time18.52024176
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 11.0–20.7%)15.2% fail first time18.52024210
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 9.6–23.3%)15.2% fail first time18.52024105
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 11.9–19.1%)15.2% fail first time18.52024376
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 10.6–20.9%)15.1% fail first time18.52024186
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 11.9–18.4%)14.8% fail first time18.52024458
Guildford (GU)14.7% fail first time18.52024867
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 11.7–18.2%)14.6% fail first time18.52024444
Edinburgh (EH)14.6% fail first time18.520241029
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 8.9–22.4%)14.4% fail first time18.52024104
Inverness (IV)14.3% fail first time18.52024713
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 10.1–19.0%)14.0% fail first time18.52024236
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 316 tests, 95% interval 10.5–18.2%)13.9% fail first time18.52024316
Sheffield (S)13.9% fail first time18.52024599
Newport (NP)13.7% fail first time18.52024663
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 8.9–20.2%)13.6% fail first time18.52024140
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 8.7–20.2%)13.4% fail first time18.52024134
Leeds (LS)13.4% fail first time18.52024613
Northampton (NN)12.9% fail first time18.52024627
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 9.5–17.2%)12.9% fail first time18.52024295
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 8.2–18.8%)12.6% fail first time18.52024151
Tonbridge (TN)12.4% fail first time18.52024524
Derby (DE)12.1% fail first time18.52024537
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 7.0–19.8%)12% fail first time18.52024100
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 8.4–15.8%)11.6% fail first time18.52024292
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 7.0–16.9%)11.0% fail first time18.52024155
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 8.0–14.8%)10.9% fail first time18.52024329
Coventry (CV)10.9% fail first time18.52024596
Hemel Hempstead (HP)10.3% fail first time18.52024551
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 6.1–16.7%)10.2% fail first time18.52024127
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 7.5–13.5%)10.2% fail first time18.52024394
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 6.9–14.4%)10.0% fail first time18.52024249

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Subaru XV rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Subaru XV MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.5 times the national rate: 0.39% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 6,674).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Subaru XV · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.5 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.5ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers6674

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Subaru XV ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 84.5% of Subaru XVs tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Subaru XV · Likely compliant · 84.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant84.5% estimate20246682

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Subaru XV?

Of failed Subaru XV MOTs, 42.7% were retested the same day and a further 54.1% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 3,546).

bar · Subaru XV · Same-day retest · 42.7 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest42.7%failed initial tests2019–20243546
Retest within 10 days54.1%failed initial tests2019–20243546
Clean MOT streak48.9%observed chains2019–20245730
Repeat advisory17.3%observed chains2019–20245730
Decreasing odometer0.6% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20246124

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Subaru XV?

Subaru XVs aged 5 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 10.3% of tests, against 18.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 3,525).

bullet · Subaru XV · Low-use first-time failure · 10.3 vs 18.8 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 10.3 vs 18.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure10.3%18.82019–20243525
Low-use gap-8.4percentage points8–12k miles2019–20243525

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Subaru XV likely to last?

Subaru XVs aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.4 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 12, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Subaru XV · Age 5 · 4.3 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 54.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 12)2.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 12)1.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 12)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru XVs are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Subaru XVs tested at ages 4 to 6, about 12 were tested at age 12 (2024, n = 523).

line · Subaru XV · Age 3 · 98.8 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 98.8. Age 12: 11.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 398.8% of age 4–6 baseline20244390
Age 498% of age 4–6 baseline20244358
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244655
Age 697.2% of age 4–6 baseline20244322
Age 784.7% of age 4–6 baseline20243765
Age 870.7% of age 4–6 baseline20243141
Age 954.7% of age 4–6 baseline20242430
Age 1039.9% of age 4–6 baseline20241772
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1125.4% of age 4–6 baseline20241130
Age 1211.8% of age 4–6 baseline2024523

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Subaru XV fails, does it fail again?

24.8% of Subaru XVs that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 16.1% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,135). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 27.9% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Subaru XV · Repeat after fail · 24.8 vs 16.1 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 24.8 vs 16.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail24.8%16.12019–20241135

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru XV faults come together?

On Subaru XVs, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 25.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 53).

Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 18.9–33.0)25.2liftexpected joint rate202453
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 6.7–10.9)8.6liftexpected joint rate202468
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 5.2–10.5)7.5liftexpected joint rate202434
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 5.1–8.5)6.6liftexpected joint rate202460
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 4.1–9.9)6.5liftexpected joint rate202422
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 5.2–7.9)6.4liftexpected joint rate202490
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 4.4–7.4)5.8liftexpected joint rate202460
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 398 tests, 95% interval 5.2–6.3)5.7liftexpected joint rate2024398
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 87 tests, 95% interval 4.3–6.7)5.4liftexpected joint rate202487
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 3.6–7.7)5.3liftexpected joint rate202428
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 3.4–7.5)5.2liftexpected joint rate202427
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 4.3–5.5)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024253
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.0)4.6liftexpected joint rate202456
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.1)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024130
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 3.7–4.7)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024252
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.6)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024158
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.7)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024128
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024127
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024218
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate202427
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.5)3.1liftexpected joint rate202426
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024143
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024155
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.8)2.8liftexpected joint rate202436
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Subaru XV had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns matched to the Subaru XV; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched7campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register6682

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Subaru XV cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Subaru XVs tested at age 5, about 10 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 30 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 579 tests, 95% interval 3.8–7.5%)5.3% fail first time2024579
Age 4 (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 5.7–11.7%)8.2% fail first time2024329
Age 5 (rough estimate: 962 tests, 95% interval 8.2–11.9%)9.9% fail first time2024962
Age 6 (rough estimate: 1,096 tests, 95% interval 7.5–10.9%)9.0% fail first time20241096
Age 7 (rough estimate: 601 tests, 95% interval 15.9–22.1%)18.8% fail first time2024601
Age 8 (rough estimate: 738 tests, 95% interval 18.9–24.8%)21.7% fail first time2024738
Age 9 (rough estimate: 634 tests, 95% interval 21.0–27.6%)24.1% fail first time2024634
Age 10 (rough estimate: 622 tests, 95% interval 26.9–34.1%)30.4% fail first time2024622
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 575 tests, 95% interval 28.8–36.5%)32.5% fail first time2024575
Age 12 (rough estimate: 521 tests, 95% interval 30.6–38.7%)34.5% fail first time2024521

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Subaru XV? (US market)

NHTSA lists 987 US technical service bulletins for the Subaru XV (US market, Subaru CROSSTREK and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Subaru XV · US service bulletins · 987 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Subaru CROSSTREK and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins987bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 20121bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 20139bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 201425bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 201546bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 201653bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 201730bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 2018130bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2019128bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 2020130bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 2021109bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 202271bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 202360bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 202479bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 202575bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682
Year 202641bulletinsNHTSANHTSA6682

Source: NHTSA, US market, Subaru CROSSTREK and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Subaru XV to NHTSA concerns visibility: 298 complaints (US market, Subaru CROSSTREK and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only).

bar · Subaru XV · Visibility · 298 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Subaru CROSSTREK and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility298complaintsNHTSA + 2024298
Lamps & electrical169complaintsNHTSA + 2024169
Engine (not MOT-tested)123complaintsNHTSA + 2024123
Transmission (not MOT-tested)101complaintsNHTSA + 2024101
Steering35complaintsNHTSA + 202435
Brakes35complaintsNHTSA + 202435

Source: NHTSA, US market, Subaru CROSSTREK and its variants, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Subaru XV fail inspections in other countries too?

In Norway, 29.3% of Subaru XVs failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 33.7% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 6,252 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Subaru XV also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Subaru XV · Norway · 29.3 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 29.3 vs 33.7. Finland: 17.3 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 41.6 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway29.3% failed33.72024 by country6252
Finland17.3% failed26.32024 by country1053
Netherlands41.6% failed50.82024 by country1742

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Subaru XV MOT matter?

Subaru XVs fail first time most in November (17.9%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in March (15.1%) (2024, n = 6,682).

line · Subaru XV · January · 17.1 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 17.1. December: 16.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru XV: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January17.1% fail first time31.120242265
February16.4% fail first time30.020242628
March15.1% fail first time28.320243476
April16.2% fail first time29.820241447
May15.1% fail first time28.820241884
June16.6% fail first time28.120242444
July17.0% fail first time29.320242300
August15.9% fail first time29.220242824
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September15.1% fail first time28.220243804
October17.9% fail first time30.320242802
November17.9% fail first time30.620242583
December16.6% fail first time29.320242123

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 6,682 initial Subaru XV tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 6,682 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Subaru XV MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/subaru-xv/

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Subaru XV MOT: quick answers

What is the Subaru XV first-time MOT pass rate?

81.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (6,682 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 6,682 primary tests: 18.53% failed first time and 85.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 83.5 is shown separately.