Subaru Justy MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Justy. Check any Justy by registration number below.

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66.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.9%

vs Subaru Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Subaru Justy — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru Justy has an average MOT pass rate of 66.3%, which is 14.9 percentage points below the Subaru brand average of 81.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Justy on the road.

The most common reasons a Subaru Justy fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Justy 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 Justy, 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 Justy performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 119 vehicles

64.7%Below Average

Subaru average: 81.3%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

40.3%

2009

Based on 575 vehicles

71.3%Average

Subaru average: 81.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

30.1%

2008

Based on 596 vehicles

75.5%Good

Subaru average: 81.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

21.5%

2007

Based on 104 vehicles

53.8%Below Average

Subaru average: 81.3%

Dangerous Defects

10.5%

Retest Rate

45.6%

Top MOT Failures — Subaru Justy

The most common reasons a Subaru Justy fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.6%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.1%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.5%

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

2.2%

A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud

2.1%

Subaru Justy Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

12.6%

Front Offside

10.9%

Front

8.4%

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

Subaru Impreza

91.7% pass rate

Subaru WRX

94.5% pass rate

Subaru B9 Tribeca

69.1% pass rate

Subaru Xv I SE E Boxer AWD CVT

92.0% pass rate

Subaru Outback

65.1% pass rate

Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel

84.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Subaru Justy

Subaru Justy — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru Justy MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru Justy?

The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru Justy is 66.3% compared to the Subaru average of 81.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Subaru Justy?

The most common MOT failures on the Subaru Justy are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.6%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.1%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Subaru Justy reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 66.3%, the Subaru Justy is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Subaru Justy?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Subaru Justy?

Mileage data for the Subaru Justy is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

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