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BW16 LYC

2016 Subaru Xv

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,292 mi
Last recorded50,292 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Xv43,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 LYC
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 50,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 44,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 44,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 35,164 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 35,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction malfunction (emissions light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside very worn and very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on low pressure

Pass 16 Nov 2022 29,626 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 24,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 20,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 13,386 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
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BW16 LYC is a 2016 Subaru Xv in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 43,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW16 LYC registered?

BW16 LYC is a 2016 Subaru Xv, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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