2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

783 MOT tests in 2024. 74.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time74.8%
Failed or needed repairs25.2%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 783 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.5%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.3%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.3%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks10.9%
  2. Suspension10.9%
  3. Lights & electrics10.6%
  4. Brakes6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Body & chassis3.7%
  7. Tyres3.2%
  8. Wheels1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 74.8% of 2010 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 783 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2010 Subaru Impreza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).