RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Subaru Impreza reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·29,705 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.
77%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 80% of peers
+16.5 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
1,062 tests · fleet 73%
79%
13 years and older
28,643 tests · fleet 61%
77%
Where the Impreza fails
Suspension94
Brakes97
Body & structure97
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics93
Fails more often on emissions & leaks. Holds up better on steering, tyres, brakes.
Share of 13 years and older Subaru Impreza MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Subaru Impreza tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Subaru Impreza models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
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).
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