2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Subaru Wrx MOT pass rate and common faults

341 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 341 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    8 marked dangerous
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.2%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.2%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working1.2%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Horn: not working0.9%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.6%
  10. Hydraulic brake callipers: leaking0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.5%
  2. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  3. Tyres3.8%
  4. Brakes1.5%
  5. Body & chassis0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.8%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2011 WrxAll Wrx years2015 Wrx →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Subaru Wrx?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2014 Subaru Wrx cars passed their MOT first time, across 341 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Subaru Wrx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).