2019 Subaru XV · 2,563 MOT tests
2019 Subaru XV reliability
2019 Subaru XVs fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 XV years (2,563 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- 8.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru XVs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 27,782
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,563
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.5% of tests fail here (71% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Subaru XV
Fail rate by area
- Brakes3.5%
- Tyres2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Suspension0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.38%
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 1.37%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.78%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.39%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Rear fog lamp not working 0.27%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (9.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.24%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.56%)
Is a 2019 Subaru XV reliable?
2019 Subaru XVs fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 XV years (2,563 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Subaru XV MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.38% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.37% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Subaru XV have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Subaru XV shows 27,782 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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