Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD reliable?

Based on MOT data from 114 vehicles, the 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD (2022)

114 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD

CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD passes its MOT on the first attempt 82.5% of the time, slightly above the UK average of 80%, which suggests solid baseline reliability for an electric SUV still in its early ownership years. The dangerous defect rate of 0.9% is reassuringly low, indicating these vehicles aren't presenting safety concerns at MOT.

At just under 19,000 miles median mileage, these are genuinely low-mileage examples, so the high pass rate reflects both the vehicle's competence and its youth. With only 0.05 failures and 0.3 advisories per vehicle on average, the Solterra is generating minimal mechanical issues—a hallmark of EV simplicity—so your main focus as a buyer should be verifying the battery health and charging history rather than sweating traditional wear items.

We have limited data for the 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 10k–27k

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These stats describe 114 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 114 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,022

typical

10,277

low mileage

26,518

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWD vehicles fall between 10,277 and 26,518 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,277 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,277–26,518 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Subaru Solterra Touring EV AWDs sit.

⚠ Over 35,799 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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