Subaru Impreza: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 10.4% of Subaru Impreza MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1997, 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,514 | 11.7% |
| 2000 | 5,515 | 9.0% |
| 2004 | 10,831 | 10.8% |
| 2005 | 13,624 | 11.1% |
| 2009 | 4,724 | 8.8% |
| 2010 | 4,909 | 8.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.