2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Fiat Qubo MOT pass rate and common faults

543 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 543 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    21 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.5%
  10. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.7%
  2. Lights & electrics15.7%
  3. Tyres9.6%
  4. Brakes6.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  7. Body & chassis5.3%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2013 Fiat Qubo?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2013 Fiat Qubo cars passed their MOT first time, across 543 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Fiat Qubo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Fiat Qubo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).