2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

183 MOT tests in 2024. 75.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time75.4%
Failed or needed repairs24.6%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 183 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  4. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.7%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  9. Washers: not working1.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks13.1%
  3. Suspension10.4%
  4. Brakes7.7%
  5. Body & chassis4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  7. Tyres3.3%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2011 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 75.4% of 2011 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 183 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Subaru Impreza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).