6 models · 189,959 MOT tests
Subaru reliability
Subaru cars fail 26.3% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Subaru on MOT results is the Subaru WRX; the least is the Subaru Legacy.
Ranked
Every Subaru model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subaru WRX1996–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 7,146 | 10.8% | Better than average |
| 2 | Subaru Impreza1996–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 65,776 | 25% | Better than average |
| 3 | Subaru Outback1998–2021 cars | Large family car | 24,536 | 25.8% | Better than average |
| 4 | Subaru XV2011–2021 cars | Small SUV | 19,255 | 17.8% | About average |
| 5 | Subaru Forester1997–2021 cars | Family SUV | 53,774 | 29.5% | About average |
| 6 | Subaru Legacy1996–2021 cars | Large family car | 19,472 | 36.7% | About average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Subaru reliability questions
Are Subaru cars reliable?
Subaru cars fail 26.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 189,959 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Subaru?
On MOT results, the Subaru WRX: it fails 10.8% of first tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Subaru should I avoid?
The Subaru Legacy has the weakest MOT record of the Subaru range (10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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