Subaru MOT pass rate
Subaru has a pass rate of 80.9%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%). This is based on 95,470 MOT tests across 10 Subaru models with enough test volume to report on.
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Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Impreza | 82.1% | 30,757 |
| Forester | 75.6% | 21,198 |
| Outback | 81.2% | 10,958 |
| XV | 85.1% | 8,649 |
| Legacy | 71.2% | 8,154 |
| WRX | 93.1% | 3,256 |
| Forester I Xe PRM Ebxr | 95.6% | 2,083 |
| BRZ | 92.4% | 1,625 |
| Levorg | 90.0% | 1,298 |
| XV I SE Prem E Boxer | 97.7% | 1,135 |
Top failure reasons across Subaru
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 57.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 56.2% | Not working |
| Brakes | 30.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 28.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 14.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 14.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.6% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 3.4% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |