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VU13 TKV

2013 Subaru Xv

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Xv59,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 TKV
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 126,944 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod joint/ rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Jun 2026 126,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod joint/ rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

no oil on dipstick on pre check

Pass 27 Jun 2025 119,070 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 119,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,837 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes, offside is worse. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, front is worse. (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 109,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes, offside is worse. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, front is worse. (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 102,131 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2023 102,131 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 93,923 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Both. (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 93,919 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes delaminating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Both. (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,814 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 83,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 75,774 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 75,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,523 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 66,523 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 55 R17 101W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,869 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 54,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,501 miles

Offside Front headlamp washer damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2017 40,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn badly inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front headlamp washer damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VU13 TKV is a 2013 Subaru Xv in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 59,337 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 13 years old, this Subaru Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU13 TKV is a 2013 Subaru Xv, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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