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XV02 SUB

2012 Subaru Xv

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,984 mi
Last recorded109,984 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXV02 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 109,984 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 109,981 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,740 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,009 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs. play in n/s/f inner track rod. o/s/r handbrake noise/ squeak advise investigation.

signs of oil around filter. nearside front sill damage.

Fail 22 Mar 2024 93,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on rear brake discs. play in n/s/f inner track rod. o/s/r handbrake noise/ squeak advise investigation.

signs of oil around filter. nearside front sill damage.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 84,620 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,373 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2022 76,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,161 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 69,157 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,405 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 58,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bolts missing (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,232 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 49,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,517 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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XV02 SUB is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 64,380 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 14 years old, this Subaru Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XV02 SUB is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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