2017 Subaru Levorg 1.6L Petrol · AE17 OKS

The 2017 Subaru Levorg presents a stable and improving maintenance picture, culminating in a fully clean MOT on 18 December 2025 at 73,081 miles with zero defects or advisories. That clean sheet is significant. It follows a pattern of minor wear items being addressed promptly rather than left to escalate. The vehicle has not failed an MOT within the supplied record, and the most recent test confirms all safety-critical systems met the standard on the first submission. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 8,120 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests consistent, regular use rather than prolonged standing. The intervals between tests reveal a notable jump of 8,671 miles between the January 2024 test at 54,689 miles and the December 2024 test at 64,410 miles, indicating a period of heavier use over eleven months. The subsequent nine-mile increase between December 2024 and December 2025 points to the vehicle being used very lightly in the past year or potentially standing for extended periods. Buyers should verify whether the car has been garaged or inactive, as prolonged sitting can cause brake disc surface corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and dried-out rubber seals even when mileage remains static. The advisory history is modest and points to routine consumable wear rather than systemic mechanical neglect. In January 2023 at 46,705 miles, the tester flagged both front and rear brake pads wearing thin, which is expected at that mileage on a turbocharged estate. The fact that no brake-related defects appeared in subsequent tests suggests the pads were replaced promptly. The January 2024 advisory for windscreen damage not affecting the driver's view is cosmetic in nature and has not recurred. No structural corrosion, suspension component wear, or exhaust emissions failures appear anywhere in the record. A prospective buyer should still conduct a physical inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully assess. Check the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and along the sills, as Subaru's boxer engine layout places additional drivetrain components in areas prone to moisture retention. Inspect the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, particularly given the light recent mileage that may mask age-related rubber degradation. Examine the turbocharger piping and intercooler connections for oil misting, and verify that the CVT transmission fluid has been changed at the manufacturer's recommended intervals, as neglected fluid changes are a known concern on Subaru CVT-equipped models. A test drive should confirm smooth gear engagement and listen for whining from the transmission under load.