2016 Subaru XV · 2,454 MOT tests
2016 Subaru XV reliability
2016 Subaru XVs fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 XV years (2,454 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 50,001
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,454
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 8% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Subaru XV
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8%
- Brakes4.4%
- Suspension4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Tyres2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.93%
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 1.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.59%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.06%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.81%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.03%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.7%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.87%)
Is a 2016 Subaru XV reliable?
2016 Subaru XVs fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 XV years (2,454 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Subaru XV MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.93% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.83% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Subaru XV have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Subaru XV shows 50,001 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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