2016 Subaru XV 2.0L Diesel · SO16 YUW
2016 Subaru XV (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2016. Recorded mileage 126,092 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU XV
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO16 YUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 126,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO16 YUW 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 2016 Subaru Xv (SO16 YUW) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SO16 YUW Mileage History
- 23/08/202273,004 mi
- 24/08/202273,005 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/202395,830 mi+22,825 mi
- 17/09/2024116,233 mi+20,403 mi
- 13/11/2025126,092 mi+9,859 mi
Average of roughly 16,458 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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