SUBARU IMPREZA MOT Pass Rate
80.3% of 7,206 SUBARU IMPREZA MOT tests pass.
The IMPREZA's pass rate of 80.3% is in line with the average across all SUBARU models, at 80.1%.
The SUBARU IMPREZA has a pass rate of 80.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 82.0% at 3–6 years to 79.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 82.0% | 122 | 61,357 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.7% | 289 | 56,213 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.4% | 564 | 84,533 miles |
| 15+ years | 79.6% | 6,230 | 103,732 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUBARU IMPREZA
The most common reason the SUBARU IMPREZA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 57.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 57.3% | not working |
| Suspension | 57.2% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 43.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Brakes | 27.4% | excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 26.0% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 12.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 11.2% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Steering | 5.4% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.3% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | inscription illegible |
Related SUBARU models
- SUBARU FORESTER — 75.0% pass rate
- SUBARU OUTBACK — 80.8% pass rate
- SUBARU LEGACY — 71.1% pass rate
- SUBARU XV — 84.3% pass rate