2016 Subaru XV 2.0L Diesel · NJ16 FPP

The Subaru XV presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 11 July 2025 at 45,229 miles passed, but only after a failure the previous day at 45,193 miles for a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. That TPMS fault was rectified within 24 hours, suggesting a simple sensor or recalibration issue rather than neglect. The overall trend is one of gradual suspension component deterioration rather than acute mechanical failure. Front suspension arm bushes have appeared as advisories in both the 2025 tests and the June 2022 test, indicating these are aging consumables that have persisted across multiple inspections without yet causing excessive movement or an MOT failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2016 vehicle. At 45,229 miles recorded by mid-2025, the car has averaged roughly 4,500 miles per year. The record shows a gap of over a year between the August 2024 pass at 43,937 miles and the July 2025 tests at 45,229 miles, representing approximately 1,292 miles in that period. Between June 2022 and July 2023, the car covered just 1,256 miles. This pattern suggests prolonged periods of light use or standing, which can accelerate rubber component degradation and localised corrosion despite low mechanical wear. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension arm bushes, which have been flagged repeatedly since June 2022. Check for cracking, perishing, and any play that may have progressed beyond the advisory threshold. The front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in July 2025, so verify remaining pad thickness and inspect the condition of the front and rear brake discs, which were flagged as worn and pitted in June 2022. The offside front CV boot was recorded as severely deteriorated at the 42,486-mile mark in July 2023; confirm whether this was replaced and examine the joint for play or contamination. Given the low annual mileage, inspect all rubber bushes, hoses, and seals for dry rot caused by age rather than use.