Subaru XV reliability: MOT pass rate
Subaru XV cars first used in 2018 had an MOT pass rate above the average for their age.
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 84.8% to 88.8%.
In 2025, 87.0% of the 1,096 initial MOT tests on Subaru XV cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 80.9%. That is 6.1 points above the same-age average.
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Subaru XV MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018age 7 | 1,09646,400 | 87.0%±2.2 | +6.1 ptsall: 80.9% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upCommon XV problems at the MOT
No failure area had at least 50 failed tests, so we don't list any.
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.
Subaru XV questions
Is the Subaru XV reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 87.0% of initial MOT tests on Subaru XV cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 80.9%. That is 6.1 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What mileage is normal for a 7-year-old Subaru XV?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Subaru XV cars first used in 2018, about 7 years old, had a median of 46,400 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific XV's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Subaru XV
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
Compare history checksWhat MOT history doesn't showOther Subaru models
- Subaru Impreza+17.0 pts against the same-age average
- Subaru Forester+2.0 pts against the same-age average
Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.
Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by ageSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Subaru XV cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count