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SV16 AXD

2016 Subaru Xv

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,736 mi
Last recorded118,736 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Xv43,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 AXD
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 118,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes going into junction block at rear painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

bonnet safety catch ineffective(return spring broken)

nearside front macpherson strut top bearing sticking/notchy

Fail 5 May 2026 118,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes going into junction block at rear painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed screw leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

bonnet safety catch ineffective(return spring broken)

nearside front macpherson strut top bearing sticking/notchy

Fail 1 May 2026 118,730 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four pipes at junction box at rear of floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 1 of 2 rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch ineffective(return spring broken)

nearside front macpherson strut top bearing sticking/notchy

Pass 19 May 2025 107,277 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 107,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,987 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,822 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 37,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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SV16 AXD 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 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV16 AXD registered?

SV16 AXD is a 2016 Subaru Xv, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is SV16 AXD safe to buy?

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