MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Subaru : Impreza
Subaru Impreza
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1985 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1991 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1992 | 4 | 75% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1993 | 22 | 86.36% | Emissions test unable to be completed. |
| 1994 | 37 | 54.05% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1995 | 71 | 80.28% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1996 | 139 | 71.94% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1997 | 239 | 73.22% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1998 | 408 | 79.17% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1999 | 742 | 75.47% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2000 | 853 | 76.32% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2001 | 897 | 71.79% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2002 | 1,080 | 69.91% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2003 | 1,694 | 71.96% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2004 | 1,749 | 72.67% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2005 | 2,211 | 71.91% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2006 | 1,673 | 69.81% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2007 | 1,862 | 70.57% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2008 | 1,096 | 71.26% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2009 | 775 | 70.71% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2010 | 804 | 74.13% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2011 | 168 | 75.6% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2012 | 48 | 87.5% | Brake hose or connection leaking on hydraulic systems. |
| 2013 | 21 | 80.95% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 2014 | 134 | 76.12% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2015 | 235 | 85.96% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2016 | 213 | 87.79% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2017 | 136 | 91.91% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2018 | 217 | 87.56% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2019 | 217 | 79.72% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2020 | 80 | 88.75% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2021 | 36 | 75% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2022 | 5 | 80% | Passenger seat insecure. |
Tests: 17,868
Average Subaru Impreza pass rate: 73.11%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 14% |
| 2 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. | 8.2.1.2(c) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. | 8.2.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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