2014 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · SN64 VKL

This Subaru XV presents a solid mechanical picture as of its most recent test. The October 2025 pass at 23,456 miles came with zero defects, marking three consecutive clean certificates. The trend is clearly improving. A vehicle that once flagged corroded rear brake lines has since been rectified and has remained defect-free for over two years. That suggests a conscientious owner addressed the issue rather than simply patching through each annual test. The mileage tells a consistent story. Annual increments between 1,200 and 1,750 miles point to genuine light use rather than a rolled-back odometer. The 1,750-mile jump between October 2024 and October 2025 is the largest in the record, but it remains modest in absolute terms. No gaps appear in the annual cycle, and the five-year record covers the vehicle's entire second half of life without missing entries. The low mileage explains the general absence of wear items across the record. The 2022 advisory remains the only meaningful flag in the history. Both rear brake pipes were corroded where they feed the caliper flexi hoses, a common failure point on vehicles that sit for extended periods or see short trips in wet climates. The subsequent clean passes indicate the pipes were likely replaced, though a buyer should still inspect the underside for fresh corrosion protection, check the flexi hoses for cracking, and verify the handbrake operates without excessive travel. Given the low mileage, also inspect tyre age rather than tread depth, as rubber perishes with time regardless of use.