Check any Subaru's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more. Select a model below for model-specific known faults and MOT failure rates.
Subaru models we cover
What a Subaru car check includes
- Outstanding finance check
- Write-off and insurance status
- Stolen vehicle check
- Keeper and owner history
- Full MOT analysis
- Mileage verification
- Model-specific known faults
- Rarity index
Common Subaru problems to watch for
These are the highest-severity issues found across all Subaru models. A comprehensive car check helps reveal whether any of these have resulted in insurance claims or write-offs.
Subaru MOT reliability
Across 8 Subaru models with MOT data, the average failure rate is 18.5%.
Most reliable Subaru models (lowest MOT failure rate)
| Model | Failure rate | Tests analysed |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Wrx | 9% | 4,221 |
| Subaru Brz | 10.8% | 2,004 |
| Subaru Xv | 14.3% | 12,234 |
Least reliable Subaru models (highest MOT failure rate)
| Model | Failure rate | Tests analysed |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Legacy | 25.1% | 57,172 |
| Subaru Justy | 23.9% | 4,317 |
| Subaru Forester | 22.2% | 97,751 |
Check any Subaru's full history
Enter a registration number to check finance, stolen, write-off, MOT and more. Results in under 60 seconds.
£7.49 · Experian verified data
Subaru car check FAQs
How much does a Subaru car check cost?
A full Subaru car check costs £7.49. This includes finance, stolen, write-off, keeper history, MOT analysis, mileage verification, and model-specific known faults. All data is Experian verified.
What does a Subaru history check include?
Our Subaru check covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off status, stolen vehicle markers, keeper and owner history, full MOT analysis with failure patterns, mileage verification, and known faults specific to each Subaru model.
Is a Subaru HPI check worth it?
Yes. A Subaru with outstanding finance means the finance company legally owns the car — they can repossess it even after you've paid the seller. Write-off or stolen markers can make the car uninsurable or worthless. At £7.49, it's essential protection.
Can I check a Subaru for free?
You can check MOT history for free on the DVSA website. However, free checks don't cover finance, stolen, or write-off data — the most expensive problems to discover after buying. Our £7.49 check includes all of this, using Experian's database.
How do I check if a Subaru has outstanding finance?
Enter the registration number on this page. Our check queries Experian's finance database to show whether any finance agreements are registered against the vehicle. Outstanding finance means the finance company may have a legal claim on the car.
Finance, stolen and write-off data from Experian. MOT failure data from DVSA. Known faults from GetCarWise analysis. Last updated September 2026.