2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

127 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 127 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.8%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  10. Parking brake performance: is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.7%
  2. Brakes3.1%
  3. Lights & electrics2.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  5. Body & chassis1.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.6%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2017 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2017 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 127 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; service brake performance: excessively binding; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Subaru Impreza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).