Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2000
73.2% pass rate
from 1,204 tests in 2021
(36% better than other 2000 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.083% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.00% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.83% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.75% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Coil springs (78% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.42% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.083% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.91% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.42% fail on Horn
      • 0.083% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.083% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.083% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emission control equipment (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.00% fail on Catalytic converter (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on NOx sensor
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.17% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.083% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.083% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.083% fail on Undertray
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.083% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.083% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.083% fail on Tank
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
      • 0.083% fail on Other body component
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.083% fail on Doors
      • 0.083% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition
    • 0.083% fail on Floor
    • 0.083% fail on Seats
      • 0.083% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.083% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.083% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.083% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.083% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.083% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.083% fail on Cable
    • 0.91% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.083% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (64% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Operation
    • 0.42% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.083% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.083% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.083% fail on Power steering
      • 0.083% fail on Rams
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres (62% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Tread depth (78% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.083% fail on Requirements
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment

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