Subaru Impreza MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Impreza. Check any Impreza by registration number below.
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83.1%
Avg Pass Rate
-2.5%
vs Subaru Avg
31
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Subaru Impreza — MOT Reliability Overview
The Subaru Impreza has an average MOT pass rate of 83.1%, which is 2.5 percentage points below the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Impreza is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Impreza for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Subaru Impreza, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Subaru Impreza performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 91 vehicles
3.4%
39.0%
121k mi
2020
Based on 190 vehicles
0.8%
7.6%
110k mi
2019
Based on 516 vehicles
4.2%
11.7%
103k mi
86k mi
2018
Based on 516 vehicles
3.6%
7.2%
60k mi
2017
Based on 321 vehicles
2.1%
10.5%
91k mi
2016
Based on 508 vehicles
1.7%
8.0%
2015
Based on 546 vehicles
4.2%
12.0%
107k mi
2014
Based on 334 vehicles
3.4%
14.7%
99k mi
2013
Based on 136 vehicles
0.9%
18.6%
120k mi
2012
Based on 199 vehicles
1.4%
7.7%
2011
Based on 534 vehicles
3.3%
14.6%
2010
Based on 2,222 vehicles
2.8%
15.7%
2009
Based on 2,087 vehicles
3.0%
15.9%
2008
Based on 2,817 vehicles
3.5%
17.3%
2007
Based on 4,894 vehicles
2.9%
16.5%
2006
Based on 4,691 vehicles
3.0%
14.5%
2005
Based on 5,875 vehicles
3.1%
14.8%
2004
Based on 4,904 vehicles
3.1%
12.3%
2003
Based on 4,696 vehicles
3.0%
13.9%
2002
Based on 2,917 vehicles
2.5%
11.6%
2001
Based on 2,450 vehicles
3.1%
12.7%
2000
Based on 2,339 vehicles
1.8%
10.8%
1999
Based on 2,597 vehicles
1.6%
12.3%
1998
Based on 1,456 vehicles
1.3%
14.2%
1997
Based on 870 vehicles
1.7%
14.9%
1996
Based on 464 vehicles
2.2%
8.4%
1995
Based on 258 vehicles
0.5%
7.7%
1994
Based on 155 vehicles
1.8%
9.7%
1993
Based on 294 vehicles
0.0%
16.1%
1992
Based on 89 vehicles
0
Based on 22,233 vehicles
98k mi
Top MOT Failures — Subaru Impreza
The most common reasons a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A suspension component fractured or likely to fail
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Front Offside
Front
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Subaru Impreza — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Subaru Impreza MOT and reliability.
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