2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Fiat Qubo MOT pass rate and common faults

563 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 563 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.4%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    19 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.6%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension20.2%
  2. Lights & electrics11.5%
  3. Brakes8.0%
  4. Body & chassis7.6%
  5. Tyres7.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Fiat Qubo?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2011 Fiat Qubo cars passed their MOT first time, across 563 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Fiat Qubo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Fiat Qubo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).