Subaru Wrx (2014)
2014 Subaru Wrx
CarHunch analysed 397 real MOT records for the 2014 Subaru Wrx.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 397 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2014 Subaru WRX is a notably reliable performer, with a 93.4% first-time pass rate that sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%—this is a car that's been properly looked after by its owners. The dangerous defect rate of 13.9% is comfortably below the concern threshold, so structural or safety issues aren't a widespread problem with this generation.
These cars are running at reasonable mileage for their age, averaging 41,191 miles, which suggests they've been used but not hard-driven into the ground. The low failure count of 0.64 per vehicle combined with a moderate advisory rate of 5.5 tells you that when issues do arise, they're typically minor wear items rather than anything serious—if you're shopping for one, have a pre-purchase inspection done on the specific car's service history, as that will matter more than the cohort average here.
The 2014 Subaru Wrx passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 397 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 397 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.
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Before you buy a 2014 Subaru Wrx
Based on MOT data from 397 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,116 Subaru Wrx vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Subaru Wrx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Subaru Wrx vehicles fall between 28,848 and 50,415 miles.
2014 Subaru Wrx — Still on the Road
Almost all 2014 Subaru Wrxs are still on the road.
Strong survival — 335 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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