Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2010
74.0% pass rate
from 939 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (63% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter (21 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter (60 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Flashing type (90% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (34% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (16 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.53% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.53% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.43% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (16 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other components (19 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 3.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.32% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (56% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.53% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
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