2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Subaru XV MOT pass rate and common faults

540 MOT tests in 2024. 67.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time67.2%
Failed or needed repairs32.8%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 540 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Suspension18.7%
  3. Brakes8.7%
  4. Tyres4.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2013 Subaru XV?

In 2024, 67.2% of 2013 Subaru XV cars passed their MOT first time, across 540 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Subaru XV?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Subaru XV reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).