2018 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · BP18 RTX

The 2018 Subaru Impeza presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 19 March 2026 at 20,491 miles passing cleanly with zero defects. The preceding test on 19 September 2024 at 20,466 miles also recorded no faults whatsoever, meaning this vehicle has gone over eighteen months and twenty-five miles without a single advisory or failure. That is an unusually clean record for any vehicle, let alone a nearly eight-year-old example. The trend is firmly stable, with no emerging mechanical or structural concerns flagged by DVSA testers. The mileage profile tells an interesting story. Between the March 2021 test at 6,607 miles and the September 2024 test at 20,466 miles, the car covered approximately 13,859 miles in roughly three and a half years, averaging close to 4,000 miles per year during that window. However, from September 2024 to March 2026, the odometer moved just twenty-five miles in over eighteen months. This strongly suggests the vehicle has been largely stationary or used only very sparingly since late 2024. Low annual use of around 2,561 miles across its life is well below the UK average, which typically sits between 7,000 and 12,000 miles per year. Extended periods of inactivity can introduce its own risks, even when mileage remains low. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that prolonged standing can affect. Tyres may show flat-spotting or sidewall perishing if the car has sat stationary for long stretches, so check the date codes and condition of all four, including the spare. Brake discs and pads can surface-corrode quickly on a vehicle that sees little use, leading to judder or reduced braking efficiency even with minimal mileage. Inspect the underside for any signs of corrosion on suspension components, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as standing on damp ground accelerates rust in those areas. The Subaru boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel-drive system are mechanically sound designs, but verify that the engine oil is clean and at the correct level, and check for any exhaust smoke on cold start that could indicate valve stem seal deterioration from infrequent running. The MOT record itself gives no cause for concern, but it cannot substitute for a physical inspection of a vehicle that has clearly seen very little recent use. A short test drive covering varied road surfaces will reveal whether the suspension bushes, steering rack, and drivetrain remain free of knocks or stiffness. Given the absence of any flagged defects across three consecutive tests, this Impeza appears to have been mechanically well cared for. The primary risk now is not accumulated wear but rather the effects of dormancy, which a careful pre-purchase check should easily confirm or rule out.