2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Fiat Qubo MOT pass rate and common faults

177 MOT tests in 2024. 68.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time68.4%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 177 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.0%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  7. Headlamp: lens seriously defective1.1%
  8. Mirrors: insecure1.1%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.1%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.9%
  2. Tyres10.2%
  3. Lights & electrics7.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  5. Brakes2.3%
  6. Body & chassis1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened3.4%

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 2015 Fiat Qubo?

In 2024, 68.4% of 2015 Fiat Qubo cars passed their MOT first time, across 177 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Fiat Qubo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Fiat Qubo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).