2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Subaru XV MOT pass rate and common faults

717 MOT tests in 2024. 78.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time78.0%
Failed or needed repairs22.0%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 717 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.6%
  2. Suspension7.7%
  3. Brakes6.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  5. Tyres2.5%
  6. Body & chassis1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2016 Subaru XV?

In 2024, 78.0% of 2016 Subaru XV cars passed their MOT first time, across 717 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Subaru XV?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Subaru XV reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).