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Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2009
76.0% pass rate
from 912 tests in 2021
(40% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Suspension (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.77% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Emission control equipment (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Catalytic converter (29 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.11% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.66% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.77% fail on Transmission (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.77% fail on Joints
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
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