2018 Subaru XV 1.6L Petrol · OU18 SXE
2018 Subaru XV (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 63,093 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU XV
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU18 SXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU18 SXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Subaru Xv (OU18 SXE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OU18 SXE Mileage History
- 27/07/202340,174 mi
- 19/08/202445,310 mi+5,136 mi
- 09/07/202553,875 mi+8,565 mi
- 09/07/202663,093 mi+9,218 mi
Average of roughly 7,767 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru XV / Crosstrek
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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