Subaru XV
Registered from 2012 to 2020.
About this model
The Subaru Impreza XV is a compact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru. It is a crossover-styled version of the third-generation Subaru Impreza (GH), produced between 2010 and 2012. This model served as the direct predecessor to the standalone Subaru XV/Crosstrek line.
From the Wikipedia article Subaru Impreza XV, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 2.0 petrol. 80 of 931 tests failed, 9%.
Better than 70% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 39% | 31 |
| Tyres and wheels | 26% | 21 |
| Visibility | 20% | 16 |
| Lights and electrics | 14% | 11 |
| Suspension | 6% | 5 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
Where it stands out against its peers
- Brakes: failed more often than 92% of 2018 cars — 39% of its 80 failed tests, where an ordinary 2018 car has 21%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 39% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Tyres and wheels — 26% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Suspension — 6% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Lights and electrics — 14% of its failures
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 20% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 13% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 4% | 6% | 160 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 9% | 458 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 12% | 260 | |
| 60–80k miles | 13% | 14% | 48 |
926 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.6 petrol · 113 hp · 1498 kg · 2665 mm wheelbase · 7.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 petrol · 1514 kg · 2665 mm wheelbase · 6.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2018 | 2.0 petrol · 1510 kg · 2662 mm wheelbase · 6.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 2.0 petrol · 148 hp · 1454 kg · 2635 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 petrol · 148 hp · 1467 kg · 2635 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 petrol · 148 hp · 1473 kg · 2635 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.0 diesel · 145 hp · 1508 kg · 2635 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.0 diesel · 1512 kg · 2635 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00326/20
The sealing of the brake hoses may be insufficient. As a result, brake fluid may leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00327/20
Due to improper Engine Control Module (ECM) programming, the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is switched off. If the ignition coil remains energized for a long time, its internal temperature may increase which could cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of electric shock and fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00594/20
The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valves may have been improperly manufactured.Consequently, they could break, allowing oil to enter the combustion chamber, leading to a loss of engine power and increasing the risk of accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00890/21
The bolts on the rear stabiliser bracket could come loose over time.The loose bracket could then interact with other components, causing damage and increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00922/21
The ignition coils may fail and the ignition coil fuse may blow.As a result, the engine may stop while driving and not restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users