2012 Subaru XV · 1,724 MOT tests
2012 Subaru XV reliability
2012 Subaru XVs fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 XV years (1,724 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- 30.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 83,271
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,724
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 15.7% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Subaru XV
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.7%
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Brakes7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Tyres3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.34%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 4.87%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.06%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.71%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.32%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.34%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.45%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.68%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.58%)
Is a 2012 Subaru XV reliable?
2012 Subaru XVs fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 XV years (1,724 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Subaru XV MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.34% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.87% of tests), position lamp not working (4.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Subaru XV have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Subaru XV shows 83,271 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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