2014 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · WX64 YEY

The Subaru XV presents a generally sound roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 12 November 2025 at 90,897 miles returning a clean pass. The maintenance trend over the last three years shows a clear improvement. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the tester flagged multiple suspension advisories, including light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber and deterioration of both front lower suspension arm rear bushes. By the November 2025 test, none of these items were flagged, suggesting the previous owner addressed the wear. The only recorded limitation in the latest test relates to a child seat obstructing the nearside rear adult seatbelt inspection, which is an administrative restriction rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle. Between November 2021 at 60,295 miles and November 2025 at 90,897 miles, the car covered approximately 30,600 miles over four years, averaging around 7,650 miles annually. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the recorded intervals. The annual tests fall within a regular autumn window, indicating routine servicing cycles rather than sporadic use. Prospective buyers should still conduct a focused physical inspection of the front suspension. The recurring advisories between 2023 and 2024 centred on the lower suspension arm rear bushes and shock absorber oil misting, which are common wear items on Subarus driven over rough surfaces. Even though the 2025 test was clean, these components deteriorate progressively and a hands-on check for play in the bushes and fresh oil seepage on the dampers remains prudent. The nearside rear seatbelt should also be fully extracted and examined to confirm proper retraction and locking, given the repeated inspection limitation noted in the 2025 record.