Subaru Justy
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 1,108 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
1,108
Highest Pass Rate
2008 (78%)
Years Covered
6
About the Subaru Justy
The Subaru Justy was MOT tested 1,108 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1997 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 model has the highest pass rate at 78% from 424 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 74%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 57,375 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 70,395 miles.
Compared to the Subaru brand average of 83%, the Justy is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Subaru models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Subaru Justy by Year
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Questions about the Subaru Justy
Is the Subaru Justy reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (1997 to 2010), the Subaru Justy averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 1,108 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2008 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 78%.
Which year Subaru Justy has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 Subaru Justy has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 74%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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