Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2007
70.1% pass rate
from 2,344 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 10.0% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.47% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Catalytic converter (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.085% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.085% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.085% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.90% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.085% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.043% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.043% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.043% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.043% fail on Switch
    • 0.043% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.6% fail on Suspension (47% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Springs (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs (52% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage ball joints (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.085% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.043% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.043% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
      • 0.043% fail on Hose
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
    • 0.085% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.085% fail on Seats
      • 0.085% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.043% fail on Doors
      • 0.043% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition
    • 0.043% fail on Floor
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.085% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.043% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.085% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.085% fail on Anti-lock braking system (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.085% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.085% fail on View to rear
      • 0.085% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres (50% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.68% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.085% fail on Power steering
      • 0.043% fail on Operation
      • 0.043% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.085% fail on Steering wheel (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Steering column (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

  • Subaru Impreza (2006 - 2007)
    Rewarding to drive, especially on country roads. Solidly screwed together. Likely to prove reliable if it's like all previous Imprezas.
  • Subaru Impreza WRX (2006 - 2007)
    Same as before. Great acceleration, traction, handling, brakes and grip. Exhilarating yet forgiving. On of the fastest cars from A to B on a B road.

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