2013 Subaru XV 1.6L Petrol · SN13 WEP

The most recent MOT from March 2026 resulted in a pass, but it carries a concerning list of advisories. There are now active exhaust leaks at both the front and rear flanges, a defective rear exhaust hanger, a loose CV boot clip, and corroded rear brake pipes. There is a clear and worsening pattern of corrosion across the vehicle. The exhaust flanges were noted as corroded thin in 2024, remained corroded in 2025, and have now progressed to actual leaks in 2026. Similarly, brake pipe corrosion was noted on the front in 2025 and has now appeared at the rear in 2026. This indicates a downward trend in the structural integrity of the braking and exhaust systems. The tyres also show a pattern of age-related failure rather than tread wear. Rear tyres were perishing in 2024, and by 2026, the front tyres are now cracking and perishing, with one containing a nail. The low mileage of roughly 4,592 miles per year is a key factor here. The combination of perishing rubber, pitted brake discs, and progressive corrosion suggests this vehicle has likely suffered from long periods of standing or under-use rather than heavy wear from high mileage.