2019 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · WA19 KYP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear progression of suspension wear. While it passed the most recent test in November 2025 at 87,879 miles, the tester identified a worn front suspension arm pin or bush, split lower rear bushes, and a severely deteriorated nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. This represents a decline from the October 2024 test at 73,494 miles, where both front suspension arm trailing bushes were flagged as worn. The data indicates that rubber suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life due to the high mileage. At 87,879 miles over seven years, this Subaru averages approximately 12,554 miles per year, which sits above the UK national average for a passenger car. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 14,000 miles driven between the October 2024 and November 2025 tests. This high usage pattern likely contributed to the failure in November 2023 at 63,419 miles, where all four tyres were either at the legal limit or below it. Such a failure suggests a pattern where basic consumable items are only addressed when they fail inspection rather than being replaced proactively. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire front-end suspension geometry and rubber bushings. The recurring issues with suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar joints suggest that a comprehensive overhaul may be required soon to prevent unpredictable handling or uneven tyre wear. Given the deteriorated dust cover noted in the latest record, the inspector should also check for signs of grease leakage or play in the joints. Furthermore, the current state of the tyres should be verified, as the history shows the previous owner tended to run them to the absolute legal limit.