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Subaru MOT pass rate

97,184 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 79.7%

Subaru has a 79.7% MOT pass rate based on 97,184 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 1.4 percentage points above the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 43 out of 85 makes.

The strongest model is the Xv I Se Prem E Boxer Awd Cvt at 96.4%, while the B9 Tribeca is lowest at 68.1%.

The single most common reason a Subaru fails its MOT is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which accounted for 4,522 failures.

Most common Subaru MOT failures

ReasonCount
a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn4,522
the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired2,425
the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements1,802
a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning1,774
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm1,220
lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer1,166
engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction1,134
a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources1,131
a tyre seriously damaged1,129
emissions levels exceed default limits1,094

How Subaru compares

Subaru pass rate79.7%
UK average78.3%

Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.

All Subaru models

ModelTestsPass rate
Impreza30,81080.4%
Forester21,81775.4%
Outback11,96780.5%
Xv9,00583.9%
Legacy8,42071.2%
Wrx3,32091.1%
Forester I Xe Prm Ebxr Awd Cvt1,99593.7%
Justy1,19371.2%
Brz1,07188.4%
Levorg1,05189.2%
Xv I Se Prem E Boxer Awd Cvt70096.4%
Unclassified56684.6%
Forestr39477.2%
Forester I Xe E Boxer Awd Cvt36192.8%
Wrx Sti-Tp Uk Sym-Cal Awd33883.7%
B9 Tribeca22668.1%
Xv I Se E Boxer Awd Cvt22295%