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J12 DYN

2016 Subaru Xv

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,438 mi
Last recorded97,438 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Xv43,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 DYN
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake travel high

Fail 20 Jan 2026 97,438 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake travel high

Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,010 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 84,899 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,502 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,595 miles

Advise exhaust heatshield insecure.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 68,595 miles

Advise exhaust heatshield insecure.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 56,563 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 56,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,214 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 37,979 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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J12 DYN is a 2016 Subaru Xv in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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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J12 DYN is a 2016 Subaru Xv, first registered on 10 November 2016.

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