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Subaru XV

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,998 cc

S4 SUBMOT history

S4 SUB is a blue diesel Subaru XV first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,394 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 SUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
XV
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 SUB was last recorded at 92,394 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,284 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
5,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,394 miles
  • 2025 – 82,984 miles
  • 2024 – 76,989 miles
  • 2023 – 70,384 miles
  • 2022 – 62,983 miles
  • 2020 – 50,676 miles
  • 2019 – 44,260 miles
  • 2018 – 42,912 miles
  • 2017 – 40,346 miles
  • 2016 – 36,053 miles
  • 2015 – 30,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,394 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bushes on both sides of the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perishing and have various small cut in them

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,394 miles (+110)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,394 miles
    Test number
    418515270399
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail92,284 miles (+9,300)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,284 miles
    Test number
    174678702053
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,984 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    159150034440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,989 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    675804261717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,969 miles (+6,585)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    227734229141
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,384 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,384 miles
    Test number
    635669952627
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bushes on both sides of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perishing and have various small cut in them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not covering some components

  7. Fail70,313 miles (+7,330)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    535637045011
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bushes on both sides of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are perishing and have various small cut in them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not covering some components

  8. Pass62,983 miles (+71)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    954227304804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing a full inspection

  9. Fail62,912 miles (+12,236)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    890717965581
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing a full inspection

  10. Pass50,676 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,676 miles
    Test number
    954810436176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,260 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,260 miles
    Test number
    449082957619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,912 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,912 miles
    Test number
    397609763602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,346 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    530366842786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,053 miles (+5,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    263982377159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass30,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    238269915113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 SUB

Does S4 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 SUB is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 SUB?
The MOT on S4 SUB is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 SUB done?
S4 SUB was recorded at 92,394 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,744 miles a year.
Has S4 SUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 SUB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 SUB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S4 SUB find?
S4 SUB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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