Subaru Impreza reliability and MOT data
Time Period & Model
Time period snapshot: Last 5 years
Manufacturer: Subaru
Model: Impreza
Model reliability rank
64
MOT-based rank from 113,713 selected-period tests.
Overall MOT pass rate
77.9%
Share of this model's 113,713 selected-period MOT tests that pass.
Efficiency, emissions & tax
Average MPG
-
CO2 emission
-
Euro emissions
-
Tax cost
£345/yr
Average vehicle miles
102,593
Solid average mileage for this model.
Life expectancy miles
103,589
Moderate mature-fleet mileage expectation.
Average vehicle age
20.5
Older average age in the represented fleet.
Market share
0.04%
0.04% share within the active represented vehicle pool.
Vehicles represented
14,951
14,949 valid MOT, 2 under 3 years.
Tests analysed
113,713
113,713 MOT tests in the selected period.
Rarity ranking
Based on Make & Model
Scarce
14,951On the road
Insight summary
Subaru Impreza is a scarce model in this snapshot, with 14,951 represented vehicles and 0.04% of the active UK pool tracked by AutoRank. For the last 5 years, it has a pass rate of 77.9% from 113,713 MOT tests, with a reliability score of 64. The current pool shows an average of 102,593 miles and an average age of 20.5 years, while mature-fleet mileage is estimated at 103,589 miles. Petrol leads the fuel split, followed by diesel, and the most frequent defect themes are exhaust emissions, engine warning light and windscreen damage. The practical read is that the Subaru Impreza looks a little better than average, but still rewards careful checks on mileage and maintenance.
Fuel type breakdown (by model)
| Fuel | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| PETROL | 14,840 |
| DIESEL | 83 |
| OTHER | 14 |
| LPG | 11 |
| GAS BI-FUEL | 2 |
| ELECTRIC | 1 |
Euro NCAP Safety
Adult
83%
Children
90%
Pedestrian
84%
Safety systems
72%
No NCAP tests found for this model.
Top 25 most common defects (by model)
| Defect | Count |
|---|---|
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 2,749 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 2,125 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 1,939 |
| Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) | 1,764 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1,615 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1,525 |
| Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) | 1,319 |
| Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) | 1,203 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1,043 |
| Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) | 1,015 |
| Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) | 867 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) | 864 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 854 |
| Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) | 831 |
| Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) | 797 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 718 |
| Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) | 598 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 552 |
| Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) | 547 |
| Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) | 547 |
| Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) | 534 |
| Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) | 521 |
| Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) | 500 |
| Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) | 494 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 492 |
01
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
10.6% of displayed top 25
2,749
02
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
8.2% of displayed top 25
2,125
03
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
7.5% of displayed top 25
1,939
04
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6.8% of displayed top 25
1,764
05
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
6.2% of displayed top 25
1,615
06
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
5.9% of displayed top 25
1,525
07
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5.1% of displayed top 25
1,319
08
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4.6% of displayed top 25
1,203
09
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
4.0% of displayed top 25
1,043
10
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
3.9% of displayed top 25
1,015
11
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3.3% of displayed top 25
867
12
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3.3% of displayed top 25
864
13
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
3.3% of displayed top 25
854
14
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3.2% of displayed top 25
831
15
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3.1% of displayed top 25
797
16
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
2.8% of displayed top 25
718
17
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
2.3% of displayed top 25
598
18
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
2.1% of displayed top 25
552
19
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
2.1% of displayed top 25
547
20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
2.1% of displayed top 25
547
21
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2.1% of displayed top 25
534
22
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2.0% of displayed top 25
521
23
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
1.9% of displayed top 25
500
24
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1.9% of displayed top 25
494
25
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
1.9% of displayed top 25
492
Last 5 years
Reliability rank breakdown
Subaru Impreza reliability, calculated from MOT results for this static model view.