2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Subaru XV MOT pass rate and common faults

934 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 934 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    49 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  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%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.3%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.8%
  2. Tyres3.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%

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 2019 Subaru XV?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2019 Subaru XV cars passed their MOT first time, across 934 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 Subaru XV reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).