2015 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · SN65 LGY

The Subaru XV holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 8 September 2025 at 105,524 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is mixed at best. The vehicle failed its prior test on 15 August 2025 at 105,409 miles, presenting four separate defects including a worn nearside front suspension arm bush, degraded front tyres, a pitted offside front brake disc, and defective wiper blades. The subsequent pass just weeks later indicates those specific items were addressed, yet the tester still flagged corroded exhaust flanges, pitted front brake disc inner edges, and a persistent transmission whine. This suggests a reactive rather than preventive maintenance approach, with basic consumables attended to while underlying mechanical and corrosion concerns remain unresolved. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between 22 September 2022 at 71,442 miles and 6 September 2023 at 85,098 miles, the car covered roughly 13,656 miles in under twelve months, then slowed to approximately 11,384 miles over the following year to 10 September 2024 at 96,482 miles. From that point to the August 2025 failure at 105,409 miles, the vehicle added 8,927 miles over eleven months, a slightly reduced pace consistent with typical annual use for an eleven-year-old vehicle. No glaring gaps or suspicious jumps appear in the odometer record, though the current MOT mileage of 105,524 recorded on 8 September 2025 is identical to the figure you cite as today's reading, raising the possibility the car has seen very little use since that test or the reading warrants verification. Buyers should focus their inspection on three areas the MOT history consistently highlights. Suspension wear is a recurring theme, with the nearside front arm bush flagged as excessively worn in August 2025 and noted as worn but not excessive in September 2022, suggesting this component degrades regularly and demands close examination for play or deterioration. Brake disc pitting appears across multiple tests on both front and rear axles, indicating either poor disc quality, aggressive driving, or a caliper issue causing uneven pad contact. The transmission whine noted in both the failed and passed August and September 2025 tests deserves particular attention, as it could point to a worn differential, transfer box, or gearbox bearing that no MOT tester is obligated to investigate further. Corroded exhaust flanges also persist unchecked and may eventually lead to exhaust gas leaks or mounting failure. Beyond the flagged items, the repeated mention of under trays and covers being fitted during testing means structural rust assessments of the subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points were partially obscured. A buyer should arrange a physical inspection with the under trays removed to evaluate the true condition of the vehicle's underside, paying close attention to the exhaust system, brake lines, and any signs of corrosion that may have been hidden from the tester's view.