2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Fiat Qubo MOT pass rate and common faults

198 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 198 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.5%
  5. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play2.0%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  3. Tyres5.1%
  4. Brakes4.0%
  5. Lights & electrics4.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.0%

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 2017 Fiat Qubo?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2017 Fiat Qubo cars passed their MOT first time, across 198 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat Qubo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Fiat Qubo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).