2017 Subaru XV · 2,071 MOT tests
2017 Subaru XV reliability
2017 Subaru XVs fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 XV years (2,071 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- 16.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 41,002
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,071
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 7.5% of tests fail here (70% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Subaru XV
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Suspension2.8%
- Tyres2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.85%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 2.27%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.88%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.72%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.63%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.63%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.62%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.4%)
Is a 2017 Subaru XV reliable?
2017 Subaru XVs fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 XV years (2,071 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Subaru XV MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.85% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.27% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Subaru XV have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Subaru XV shows 41,002 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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