Subaru Impreza reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 29,705 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 29,705 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 77% of Subaru Impreza cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Impreza tends to fail
Share of Subaru Impreza cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on steering, tyres, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Subaru Impreza reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Subaru Impreza holds up well for its age: 77% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 80% of similar-age models. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Subaru Impreza?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Subaru Impreza in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 79%; and 13 years and older, 77%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Subaru Impreza MOT?
For Subaru Impreza cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (5.3% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).