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SD16 DBT

2016 Subaru Xv

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,464 mi
Last recorded94,464 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Xv43,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 DBT
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 91,875 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and 3.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,567 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 87,567 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 79,337 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 72,476 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 66,088 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 66,088 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,826 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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SD16 DBT is a 2016 Subaru Xv in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD16 DBT registered?

SD16 DBT is a 2016 Subaru Xv, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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