2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

217 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 217 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.1%
  2. Tyres6.9%
  3. Suspension6.0%
  4. Brakes5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Body & chassis2.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%

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 2015 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2015 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 217 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Subaru Impreza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).