2013 Subaru XV · 1,859 MOT tests
2013 Subaru XV reliability
2013 Subaru XVs fail 27.6% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 XV years (1,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- 27.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 75,395
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,859
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.2% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Subaru XV
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13%
- Suspension11.2%
- Brakes6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Tyres3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.36%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.2%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 3.23%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.45%
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 (15.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.63%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.84%)
Is a 2013 Subaru XV reliable?
2013 Subaru XVs fail 27.6% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 XV years (1,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Subaru XV MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.36% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.2% of tests), position lamp not working (3.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Subaru XV have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Subaru XV shows 75,395 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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