2022 Subaru Solterra Limited EV AWD Electricity · RJ72 GGO

With only a single MOT pass on record dated 22 October 2025 and zero advisories logged, the Solterra presents an unblemished official roadworthiness history for a prospective buyer to scrutinise. That clean sheet is reassuring on the surface, but it must be read in proper context: the test in question was the vehicle's first MOT, as the car was registered in 2022 and only became testable at three years of age. A first-time pass with no advisories therefore tells you only that nothing was defective enough to fail at that single point in time, rather than establishing a long-term pattern of mechanical soundness. There is no historical trend to analyse, no recurring defects, and no wear items flagged for monitoring. Against that blank record sits a markedly high usage profile for a relatively new electric SUV. Covering 51,844 miles over roughly four years equates to an annual accumulation of close to 13,000 miles, which is well above the typical private-car average and indicative of sustained, hard-driven use, possibly on a mix of motorway commutes and longer-distance work. Electric vehicles like the Solterra are mechanically simpler than their combustion counterparts in that there is no engine oil, timing chain, clutch, or exhaust system to service, but the chassis and underbody components still accrue wear in direct proportion to mileage. This particular car has seen substantially more rotation through its wheel bearings, suspension linkages, tyres, and regenerative braking system than most contemporaries of the same age, meaning that even with a clean MOT, component fatigue and consumable wear are likely to be more advanced than the low recorded test mileage would suggest. For a buyer evaluating this Solterra today, the priority areas on a physical inspection should be the high-mileage wear items that an MOT may not yet have flagged. Pay particular attention to the condition of the coil springs and suspension bushes, especially at the rear, listening for clonks or thuds over uneven road surfaces that would suggest tired bushings or sagging springs. Inspect the tyres closely for uneven shoulder wear, which on an AWD EV of this mileage is often a tell-tale sign of alignment drift or worn suspension geometry, and check the sidewalls for any perishing given the higher than average road exposure. The brake discs and pads should be examined for lipping, surface corrosion, and pad thickness, as EV regenerative braking can leave the friction brakes prone to seizing calipers and rusty mounting faces through infrequent activation. A test drive should include firm pedal applications to confirm the brakes bite cleanly without judder, and a stretch of rough urban road to detect any rear suspension noise or steering vagueness. Beyond the chassis, the higher-than-average mileage warrants a careful look at the drivetrain-specific elements unique to this model. The underbody should be inspected for any signs of impact damage or corrosion to the battery enclosure and undertrays, given the Solterra's relatively low ground clearance for an SUV, and all four electric drive units should be checked for any oil misting or weeping at the seals. Verify the condition and remaining capacity of the traction battery through the vehicle's own diagnostics or a third-party EV health check, as high-mileage EVs can show accelerated degradation that will directly affect range. Finally, confirm the status of any remaining manufacturer warranty, particularly the eight-year traction battery cover, and ensure that the high-voltage system has been serviced in line with Subaru's recommended schedule, as the clean MOT history tells you nothing about whether the specialist EV maintenance has been kept current.