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Subaru Car MOT & Servicing

Book your Subaru MOT & Service at Blackcircles.com

Subaru vehicles are built for durability, safety and all-condition performance. Whether you drive a Forester, Outback, XV or the all-electric Solterra, regular MOTs and servicing help ensure your Subaru remains reliable, road-legal and ready for any journey.

At Blackcircles.com, booking your Subaru MOT or service is quick and simple. Enter your registration, compare prices from trusted local garages, and choose a convenient time. Our garage partners understand Subaru’s unique engineering—like symmetrical all-wheel drive and boxer engines—and deliver professional, transparent care.

With more than 2,200 UK garages in our network, expert maintenance is always nearby.

Does Blackcircles offer MOT & Services for Subaru’s?

Yes. Blackcircles offers MOTs and full-service options for all Subaru models, including petrol, mild hybrid, and all-electric vehicles. All work is performed using quality components and manufacturer-aligned servicing procedures.

Subaru MOT & Service

Book your Subaru’s MOT and service in one easy step. This combined booking saves time and ensures that your vehicle is fully checked in a single visit.

Your MOT includes a DVSA-standard safety and emissions check. Your chosen service—interim, full or major—includes oil and filter changes, brake and tyre checks, fluid top-ups and system inspections. Any additional work required is quoted separately, with full transparency.

This all-in-one approach keeps your Subaru performing safely and smoothly, whether you’re driving through town or taking on rougher terrain.

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Subaru MOT Only

If your Subaru is due its MOT but not a service, you can book an MOT-only appointment through Blackcircles.com. DVSA-approved garages will inspect all required safety systems—brakes, suspension, emissions, lights, and tyres.

Whether you drive a Forester, Outback, or Impreza, your Subaru will be tested thoroughly. If any repairs are needed, you’ll receive a quote before any work is carried out.

Book your MOT up to one month before expiry without altering your renewal date.

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Major Subaru Service

A major service is typically required every two years or 24,000 miles. It includes all the checks from a full service, plus key replacements such as spark plugs, air filters and fuel filters depending on your model. It’s ideal for higher-mileage vehicles or those used for towing, off-road driving or long-distance journeys.

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Full Subaru Service

Recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, a full service covers vital maintenance including oil and filter replacement, fluid top-ups, tyre and brake checks, and full inspections across key vehicle systems. It’s the most effective way to keep your Subaru efficient, safe, and ready for daily or weekend adventures.

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Interim Subaru Service

An interim service is a quick check between full services. It includes oil and filter change, brake and tyre checks, and a review of fluid levels. This is ideal for high-mileage Subaru drivers or as a pre-trip safety check.

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Electric Subaru Service

Subaru’s electrified models—such as the Forester e-BOXER, XV Hybrid and all-electric Solterra—require EV-specific servicing. Our EV-trained garages provide battery diagnostics, cooling system checks, regenerative braking inspection and software system reviews. This ensures your hybrid or electric Subaru continues to perform safely and efficiently.

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Hybrid Subaru Service

Subaru’s e-BOXER hybrid models, like the Forester e-BOXER and XV Hybrid, require servicing that covers both the petrol engine and electric motor. At Blackcircles.com, you can book a Full, Major or Interim hybrid service tailored to Subaru’s hybrid system.

Each service includes oil and filter changes, brake and tyre checks, suspension reviews, and hybrid-specific diagnostics such as battery condition and regenerative braking system evaluations—completed by hybrid-trained professionals.

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Oil & Filter Change

Clean oil protects Subaru’s distinctive boxer engines. This service includes draining the old oil, fitting a new filter, and refilling with manufacturer-approved oil—helping maintain engine health and smooth power delivery.

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Other Subaru Car Services Available

In addition to MOTs and scheduled servicing, Blackcircles.com offers a wide range of maintenance options for Subaru models. These include brake pad and disc replacements, battery diagnostics, suspension alignment, air conditioning servicing and system diagnostics—all performed using quality parts by experienced technicians.

Whether your Subaru is used for school runs or snow-covered trails, our partner garages deliver care that matches the brand’s dependable reputation.

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Tyres for Subaru

Subarus often use all-wheel-drive systems that rely on matching tyres for optimal performance and safety. Blackcircles.com stocks tyres from leading brands—many suitable for SUVs, estates and EVs like the Solterra. Enter your registration or tyre size to browse and book local fitting.

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Popular Subaru Models We Can MOT & Service at Blackcircles

 

Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester E-Boxer

Subaru Outback

Subaru XV

Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Impreza

Subaru Solterra Electric

Subaru WRX

Subaru Sumo


How to book an MOT and Service through Blackcircles?

  1. Enter your details and choose your service

    Start by entering your vehicle registration and postcode to begin your booking.

  2. Compare garages, prices and the features you’re looking for

    Select the best option for your needs from our trusted garage network.

  3. Choose a time and date that suits you

    Pick a time that fits your schedule for maximum convenience.

  4. Secure online payment

    Book with confidence knowing your payment is secure.

What is the difference between a Major, Full, Interim Car Service?

When choosing a car service, it’s important to understand what’s included in each type. Here's a complete breakdown of the differences between an Interim, Full, and Major service, showing exactly what checks and replacements are carried out.

Service Item Interim Full Major
Engine Area
Check for visible oil leaks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect and top up anti-freeze as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of fan / alternator ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts ✔️ ✔️
Check timing belt schedule & report as required ✔️ ✔️
Inspect radiator and radiator cap ✔️
Check coolant hoses ✔️
Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap ✔️
Replace air filter ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps ✔️
Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Inspect battery charge and terminals ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spark plug schedule & report as required ✔️
Check diesel plug indicator as appropriate ✔️
Check horn operation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check power steering & top up reservoir as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️ ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️ ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️ ✔️
Drive System
Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots ✔️ ✔️
Check & top up clutch & axle oil ✔️ ✔️
Inspect clutch operation ✔️
Check transmission ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️ ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️ ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️ ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️ ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️ ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Reset vehicle service light as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

Tip: A Full Service is typically recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, while a Major Service is ideal every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Interim Services are great between major intervals, especially for high-mileage drivers.
 

What is the difference between a Major, Full & Interim Hybrid Car Service?

Electric and hybrid vehicles require specialist servicing to keep them performing efficiently. Below is a complete checklist showing what's included in each level of Hybrid and EV servicing.

Service Item Interim Full Major
Engine Area
Check for visible oil leaks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Replace oil, oil filter & sump plug washer (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check inverter coolant ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of fan / alternator ✔️ ✔️
Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts ✔️ ✔️
Check timing belt schedule & report as required ✔️ ✔️
Inspect radiator and radiator cap ✔️
Check coolant hoses ✔️
Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap ✔️
Replace air filter ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel Filter & Caps ✔️
Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Inspect battery charge and terminals ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spark plug schedule & report as required ✔️
Check horn operation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ignition leads, coils & distributor cap (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
EV Motor Check
Visual check of high voltage cables & connectors ✔️
Charging point & cable check ✔️
Hybrid health diagnostic ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check power steering & top up reservoir as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️ ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️ ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️ ✔️
Drive System
Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots ✔️ ✔️
Check & top up clutch & axle oil ✔️ ✔️
Inspect clutch operation ✔️
Check transmission ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect exhaust system & catalysts as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️ ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️ ✔️
Inspect Fuel cap & fuel lines ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️ ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️ ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️ ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️ ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️ ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️ ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Reset vehicle service light as appropriate ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️ ✔️ ✔️


Electric Vehicle (EV) Service Checklist

This table shows a grouped list of what’s included in a standard EV service:

Service Item Included
Engine Area
Check inverter coolant ✔️
Electrical Components Of Vehicle
Check horn operation ✔️
Inspect interior and exterior lights ✔️
Inspect warning lights ✔️
EV Motor Check ✔️
Visual check of high volt cables & connectors ✔️
Charging point & cable check ✔️
Steering & Suspension
Check steering components for wear and corrosion ✔️
Check condition of steering rack gaiters ✔️
Inspect wheel bearings ✔️
Inspect shock absorbers ✔️
Inspect suspension ✔️
Vehicle Interior / Exterior
Inspect vehicle windscreen ✔️
Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function ✔️
Top up windscreen wash as required ✔️
Inspect number plate ✔️
Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) ✔️
Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks ✔️
Inspect seatbelts front & rear ✔️
Check tyre tread depth ✔️
Check tyre pressures ✔️
Check tyres for uneven wear ✔️
Check tyre age ✔️
Inspect TPMS valves (if applicable) ✔️
Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor (if applicable) ✔️
Check spare tyre ✔️
Check pollen filter schedule & report ✔️
Brakes
Check brake pads for wear or damage ✔️
Check calipers for leaks and security ✔️
Check brake shoes for wear or damage ✔️
Inspect operation of wheel cylinders & report links ✔️
Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion ✔️
Inspect brake hydraulic system ✔️
Inspect handbrake ✔️
Test and report brake fluid boiling point ✔️
Inspect ABS warning light ✔️
Check brake fluid & replacement schedule & report* ✔️
Final Checks
Road Test ✔️
Update service book (if applicable) ✔️

Note: Hybrid and EVs benefit from fewer moving parts than traditional engines but still require dedicated servicing to maintain battery health, regenerative braking systems, and electronics.
 

Subaru MOT & Servicing FAQs

Will a service at Blackcircles protect my warranty?

No. If your Subaru is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, we recommend using an official Subaru service centre to ensure full compliance.

How much does a Subaru service cost?

Service pricing starts from £80. The final cost depends on the service level, vehicle model, and garage location.

How much does a Subaru MOT cost?

MOTs for Subaru models start from £25. Final prices may vary slightly depending on the garage.

How far in advance can I book my Subaru MOT?

You can book your MOT up to one month before its due date, without affecting the renewal date.

How often should my Subaru be serviced?

Subaru generally recommends a service every 12 months or 10,000 miles. Always check your vehicle’s service schedule or onboard system for specifics.

Can I spread the cost of my Subaru MOT & Service?

Yes. You can split your booking cost using PayPal Pay in 3. Any additional work will be quoted separately by the garage.

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