Subaru XV MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.9% pass rate
from 575 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru XV is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension rods (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.87% fail on Transmission
      • 0.87% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.87% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Towbar
      • 0.17% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Bracket
  • 0.87% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.52% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Steering
    • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 0.17% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
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