2019 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · WA19 KUE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a developing issue with suspension components. While it passed its most recent test on 10 June 2026 at 47,835 miles, it carries advisories for nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes. These specific faults were also noted as advisories in May 2025 at 43,341 miles, indicating that the rubber bushings are gradually degrading and have not been replaced despite the 4,500-mile interval. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap of nearly 9,000 miles between June 2024 and May 2025, followed by roughly 4,500 miles in the final year leading up to the recent tests. This suggests relatively low-intensity use, though the immediate failure in June 2024 at 34,474 miles due to thin brake pads indicates that the previous owner only addressed maintenance once a MOT failure occurred rather than following a preventative schedule. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension for play in the control arms, as the recurring wear on the bushes will eventually lead to steering instability and uneven tyre wear. The headlamp cleaning device failure in June 2026 was resolved, but the buyer should verify the LED cleaning mechanism is fully functional. Given the previous failure of the rear brake pads, the remaining life of the current braking components should be measured to ensure they are not also nearing the end of their service life.