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Subaru XV - 2022

44.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru XV, model year 2022. Sample size: 210 cars, 245 tests and 108 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 210 cars

The 2022 Subaru XV exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 44 defects per 100 vehicles versus 70. This represents a 37.2% improvement over the average. The model particularly excels in categories such as Brakes, Visibility, and Lights & Electrics, showing defects at rates much lower than the average. However, it does face challenges in the Steering category, where its defect rate is higher than the average. Mileage trends indicate that defects are more common in lower mileage segments, aligning with typical patterns observed in vehicle performance.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 210 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 52.9% better
14.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 100.0% worse
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 67.2% better
4.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 85.3% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 19.4% better
66.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 61.9% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 260 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 2

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1