We've only got 284 MOT tests for Subaru Justys built around 2009 (16 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Subaru Justys built around 2009 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Subaru Justy's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
29.5% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)
Likely between 21.0% and 39.8%
Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Subaru Justy.
See every build year for the Subaru JustyBy age
This chart combines every Subaru Justy ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 16-year-old Subaru Justys, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened
Exhaust has a minor leak
Based on 284 MOT tests on 16-year-old Subaru Justys, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 16-year-old Subaru Justys notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 168 MOT tests on Subaru Justy cars built around 2009 (16 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Subaru Justy.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
1 Subaru Justy recall covers cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 23.1%, against 32.7% for the Subaru Justy, both built around 2009.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
4,046 MOT tests on cars built around 2009
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 27.2%, against 32.7% for the Subaru Justy, both built around 2009.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
1,800 MOT tests on cars built around 2009
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 28.8%, against 32.7% for the Subaru Justy, both built around 2009.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
3,382 MOT tests on cars built around 2009
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 30.1%, against 32.7% for the Subaru Justy, both built around 2009.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
5,939 MOT tests on cars built around 2009
Common questions
Built around 2009 (16 years old), the Subaru Justy across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 284 16-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
