2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Fiat Qubo MOT pass rate and common faults

107 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 107 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  6. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    1 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.4%
  2. Tyres3.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2019 Fiat Qubo?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2019 Fiat Qubo cars passed their MOT first time, across 107 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Fiat Qubo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2019 Fiat Qubo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).