2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Subaru Legacy MOT pass rate and common faults

429 MOT tests in 2024. 62.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time62.0%
Failed or needed repairs38.0%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 429 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    17 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.4%
  2. Suspension18.6%
  3. Brakes14.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.7%
  5. Tyres7.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Body & chassis5.6%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.6%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2010 Subaru Legacy?

In 2024, 62.0% of 2010 Subaru Legacy cars passed their MOT first time, across 429 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Subaru Legacy?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Subaru Legacy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).