2018 Subaru XV · 3,719 MOT tests
2018 Subaru XV reliability
2018 Subaru XVs fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 XV years (3,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- 10.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 32,815
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,719
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3% of tests fail here (20% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Subaru XV
Fail rate by area
- Brakes3%
- Tyres2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Suspension0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.18%
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 2.15%
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 1.08%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 0.35%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.35%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (11.02%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.94%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.58%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.32%)
Is a 2018 Subaru XV reliable?
2018 Subaru XVs fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 XV years (3,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Subaru XV MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.18% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.15% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Subaru XV have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Subaru XV shows 32,815 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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