2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

201 MOT tests in 2024. 86.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time86.1%
Failed or needed repairs13.9%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 201 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    11 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.5%
  6. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested1.0%
  7. Horn: not working0.5%
  8. Hydraulic brake callipers: insecurely mounted0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Lights & electrics5.0%
  3. Brakes4.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2019 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 86.1% of 2019 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 201 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).