2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Subaru XV MOT pass rate and common faults

1,071 MOT tests in 2024. 90.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time90.8%
Failed or needed repairs9.2%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,071 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    27 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    18 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.3%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%
  9. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes3.1%
  2. Tyres2.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Suspension1.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Subaru XV?

In 2024, 90.8% of 2018 Subaru XV cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,071 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Subaru XV?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Subaru XV reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).