Subaru IMPREZA - 2009
231.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru IMPREZA, model year 2009.
Sample size: 890 cars, 1,731 tests and 4,006 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 890 cars
The 2009 Subaru Impreza shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 231 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 25% better than the average of 310 defects. It performs particularly well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defects in brakes being 34% lower and steering issues 88% lower than average rates. However, the model's defect rates tend to rise with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage ranges. While tyre wear is a common issue across many models, this specific model's standout performance in critical areas suggests a strong reliability relative to similar vehicles.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 890 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 31.6% better
80.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 87.7% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 46.2% better
12.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 45.2% better
44.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.9% better
252.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 20.5% better
33.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 71.1% better
2.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 4.7% worse
36.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 779
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 313
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 259
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 255
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 229
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 131
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 121
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 112
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 89
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 89
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 26