Subaru
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 30 models from 107,985 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
107,985
Models
30
Years Covered
1991-2022
About Subaru Cars
Subaru ranks joint 41st out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 83%. That's close to the 85% average across all models in our data, placing Subaru in the middle of the pack for reliability.
With 30 models across 32 years of data (1991 to 2022), there's a wide spread of 21 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Subaru.
Most and Least Reliable Subaru Models
The Forester I XE PRM Ebxr Awd CVT leads the range with a 95% average pass rate from 2,164 tests. At the other end, the Justy has the lowest at 74%. Overall, more than half of Subaru's models have a pass rate of 85% or more, which is a good sign for the brand.
Subaru Fuel Types
Subaru models in our data come in 22 petrol, 4 diesel, 4 hybrid variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Subaru offers hybrid options for buyers looking to reduce fuel costs.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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All Subaru Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza | 29 yrs | 85% | 35,399 | Petrol | |
| Forester | 25 yrs | 78% | 25,722 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| Outback | 18 yrs | 82% | 12,769 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| XV | 10 yrs | 87% | 10,038 | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid | |
| Legacy | 28 yrs | 79% | 9,993 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| WRX | 8 yrs | 93% | 3,294 | Petrol | |
| Forester I XE PRM Ebxr Awd CVT | 3 yrs | 95% | 2,164 | Hybrid | |
| BRZ | 10 yrs | 93% | 1,706 | Petrol | |
| Levorg | 6 yrs | 90% | 1,398 | Petrol | |
| XV I SE Prem E Boxer Awd CVT | 3 yrs | 98% | 1,130 | Hybrid | |
| Justy | 6 yrs | 74% | 1,108 | Petrol | |
| Forester I XE E Boxer Awd CVT | 4 yrs | 94% | 406 | Hybrid | |
| Forestr | 2 yrs | 77% | 369 | Diesel | |
| B9 Tribeca | 3 yrs | 74% | 317 | Petrol | |
| WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd | 2 yrs | 91% | 306 | Petrol | |
| XV I SE E Boxer Awd CVT | 2 yrs | 95% | 255 | Hybrid | |
| MV Pickup | 4 yrs | 75% | 178 | Petrol | |
| Forester XC Boxer Diesel | 3 yrs | 78% | 177 | Diesel | |
| Outback Field SYM Awd CVT | 1 yr | 94% | 158 | Petrol | |
| Forester X Boxer Diesel | 3 yrs | 82% | 126 | Diesel | |
| Exiga | 2 yrs | 88% | 99 | Petrol | |
| Outback Touring SYM Awd CVT | 1 yr | 88% | 94 | Petrol | |
| Outback SE Nav+ Box D SYM Awd | 2 yrs | 74% | 70 | Diesel | |
| Forester X Auto | 2 yrs | 88% | 68 | Petrol | |
| SVX | 2 yrs | 70% | 65 | Petrol | |
| Outback Limited SYM Awd CVT | 1 yr | 95% | 56 | Petrol | |
| Forester XS Auto | 1 yr | 69% | 39 | Petrol | |
| 284 4WD Pick Up | 1 yr | 83% | 36 | Petrol | |
| Outback SE Auto | 1 yr | 90% | 31 | Petrol | |
| Forester X | 1 yr | 80% | 30 | Petrol |
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