Subaru Impreza (2011)
2011 Subaru Impreza
CarHunch analysed 238 real MOT records for the 2011 Subaru Impreza. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Subaru Impreza passes its MOT on the first attempt 85% of the time, which is a solid 5 percentage points ahead of the UK average—but nearly a quarter of these cars (24.8%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a genuine concern for a prospective buyer. This suggests reliability above average, though with a meaningful caveat around safety-critical failures.
At an average mileage of 66,673 miles for a 13-year-old car, these Imprezas are running fairly high but not excessively so; what's more telling is that owners face an average of 1.71 failures and 10 advisories per test, pointing to progressive wear in brakes, suspension, and emissions kit rather than catastrophic issues. Before committing to one, insist on a full service history and have a trusted mechanic inspect the steering and brake systems closely, since advisories cluster around those areas.
What to check before buying a 2011 Subaru Impreza
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 225 | 85.2% | 1.69 |
| Diesel (5%) | 13 | 80.1% | 1.92 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Subaru Impreza vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Subaru Impreza vehicles fall between 43,288 and 80,577 miles.
2011 Subaru Impreza — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 156 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Subaru Impreza
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27.8%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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27.5%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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25.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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21%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.3%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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18.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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