SUBARU XV MOT pass rate
85.1% of 8,649 SUBARU XV MOT tests pass.
The XV has a pass rate of 85.1%, a little higher than the average across all SUBARU models (80.9%).
The SUBARU XV passes its MOT 85.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.2% at 0–3 years to 75.9% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.2% | 153 | 21,139 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.8% | 2,683 | 36,873 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.9% | 3,985 | 60,964 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.9% | 1,828 | 85,472 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUBARU XV
The most common reason the SUBARU XV fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 45.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 43.0% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 32.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 17.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.3% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 1.4% | Has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related SUBARU models
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 82.1% pass rate
- SUBARU FORESTER — 75.6% pass rate
- SUBARU OUTBACK — 81.2% pass rate
- SUBARU LEGACY — 71.2% pass rate
- SUBARU WRX — 93.1% pass rate
- SUBARU FORESTER I XE PRM EBXR — 95.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUBARU XV?
- 85.1% of SUBARU XV MOT tests pass, based on 8,649 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUBARU XV?
- The most common reason the SUBARU XV fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 45.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SUBARU XV's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SUBARU service history guide for how to check and keep one.