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SM16 FJU

2016 Subaru Xv

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Xv43,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 FJU
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 97,719 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 97,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,940 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 68,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,408 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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SM16 FJU is a 2016 Subaru Xv in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM16 FJU registered?

SM16 FJU is a 2016 Subaru Xv, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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