2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Fiat Qubo MOT pass rate and common faults

111 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: fouling a part of the vehicle0.9%
  8. Battery(ies): insecure and likely to fall from carrier0.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  10. Registration plates: insecure0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.7%
  2. Brakes6.3%
  3. Lights & electrics5.4%
  4. Tyres4.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.8%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure20.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.6%

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 2018 Fiat Qubo?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2018 Fiat Qubo cars passed their MOT first time, across 111 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat Qubo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Fiat Qubo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).