2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Fiat Qubo MOT pass rate and common faults

380 MOT tests in 2024. 53.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.2%
Failed or needed repairs46.8%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 380 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.3%
  2. Suspension28.9%
  3. Tyres10.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  5. Body & chassis8.4%
  6. Brakes8.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  8. Steering5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.2%

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 2009 Fiat Qubo?

In 2024, 53.2% of 2009 Fiat Qubo cars passed their MOT first time, across 380 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Qubo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Fiat Qubo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).