2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Subaru XV MOT pass rate and common faults

595 MOT tests in 2024. 69.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time69.1%
Failed or needed repairs30.9%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 595 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    16 marked dangerous
  7. Other suspension component - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.8%
  2. Lights & electrics16.8%
  3. Brakes8.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  5. Tyres4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Body & chassis2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%

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 2014 Subaru XV?

In 2024, 69.1% of 2014 Subaru XV cars passed their MOT first time, across 595 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Subaru XV?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Subaru XV reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).