2014 Subaru XV · 2,017 MOT tests
2014 Subaru XV reliability
2014 Subaru XVs fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 XV years (2,017 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- 25.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 70,890
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,017
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.9% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Subaru XV
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.9%
- Lights and electrics9.5%
- Brakes6.5%
- Tyres3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.52%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 3.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 2.28%
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 2.03%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.23%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.06%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.57%)
Is a 2014 Subaru XV reliable?
2014 Subaru XVs fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 XV years (2,017 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Subaru XV MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.52% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.07% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Subaru XV have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2014 Subaru XV shows 70,890 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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