2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

203 MOT tests in 2024. 87.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time87.2%
Failed or needed repairs12.8%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 203 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  7. Flexible brake hoses: leaking on a hydraulic braking system0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Brakes4.4%
  3. Lights & electrics3.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 87.2% of 2018 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 203 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 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).