2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

132 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 132 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high2.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5%
  8. Other suspension component - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.2%
  2. Suspension9.8%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Tyres5.3%
  5. Body & chassis3.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%

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: stop 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 2014 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2014 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 132 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Subaru Impreza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).