What are the common problems with the 15+ year old Subaru Impreza?

The top failure areas for the 15+-year-old Subaru Impreza are: Lamps & Electrics (6.4% risk), Suspension (5.4% risk), Brakes (3.0% risk).

Subaru Impreza MOT Failure Rate — 15+ Years Old

Q: Is a 15+ year old Subaru Impreza reliable?

Based on 58,637 MOT tests, 15+-year-old Subaru Impreza has a 26.2% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

26.2%

MOT failure rate for 15+-year-old Subaru Impreza vehicles

Based on 58,637 MOT tests

1.8pp below the UK average (28%)

Subaru Impreza in this age bracket has a 26.2% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and suspension.

Component Risk Breakdown (15+ Years)

Which parts of a 15+-year-old Subaru Impreza are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 6.4%

Suspension 5.4%

Brakes 3.0%

Body & Chassis 2.9%

Visibility 1.9%

Tyres 1.4%

Steering 0.8%

How Does This Compare?

Subaru Impreza MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	12.5%	713	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	11.9%	2,266	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	17.0%	3,153	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	27.1%	21,320	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	26.2%	58,637	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 15+ year old Subaru Impreza reliable?

15+-year-old Subaru Impreza vehicles have a 26.2% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 15+ year old Subaru Impreza?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 6.4% failure risk
Suspension — 5.4% failure risk
Brakes — 3.0% failure risk

How can I prepare my Subaru Impreza for its MOT?

For a 15+-year-old Subaru Impreza, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Subaru Impreza Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 15+-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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