What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Subaru Impreza?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Subaru Impreza are: Lamps & Electrics (4.1% risk), Suspension (2.6% risk), Tyres (2.5% risk).

Subaru Impreza MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old Subaru Impreza reliable?

Based on 3,153 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Subaru Impreza has a 17.0% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

17.0%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Subaru Impreza vehicles

Based on 3,153 MOT tests

11.0pp below the UK average (28%)

Subaru Impreza shows good reliability at this age, with a 17.0% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Subaru Impreza are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 4.1%

Suspension 2.6%

Tyres 2.5%

Brakes 1.7%

Visibility 1.6%

Body & Chassis 1.2%

Steering 0.4%

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 6-10 year old Subaru Impreza reliable?

Yes. Based on 3,153 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Subaru Impreza vehicles have a 17.0% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Subaru Impreza?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 4.1% failure risk
Suspension — 2.6% failure risk
Tyres — 2.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Subaru Impreza for its MOT?

For a 6-10-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 6-10-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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