2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Subaru Impreza MOT pass rate and common faults

197 MOT tests in 2024. 83.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.8%
Failed or needed repairs16.2%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 197 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  4. Washers: not working1.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.5%
  8. Pedal: anti-slip provision worn smooth0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    2 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has negligible damping effect0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension5.1%
  2. Lights & electrics4.6%
  3. Tyres3.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Brakes2.0%
  6. Body & chassis1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Subaru Impreza?

In 2024, 83.8% of 2016 Subaru Impreza cars passed their MOT first time, across 197 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Subaru Impreza?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Subaru Impreza reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).