2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Fiat Qubo MOT pass rate and common faults

275 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 275 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.1%
    17 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension22.2%
  2. Tyres12.0%
  3. Lights & electrics9.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Brakes4.4%
  7. Steering3.6%
  8. Body & chassis3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%

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 2014 Fiat Qubo?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2014 Fiat Qubo cars passed their MOT first time, across 275 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Fiat Qubo?

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

Is the 2014 Fiat Qubo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).