2009 Fiat Qubo · 1,524 MOT tests
2009 Fiat Qubo reliability
2009 Fiat Qubos fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Qubo years (1,524 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Qubos: 34.8%)
- 43.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Qubos: 34.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 87,688
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,524
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.3% of tests fail here (128% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Fiat Qubo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.8%
- Lights and electrics18%
- Tyres8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure6.2%
- Brakes6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.84%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.61%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.28%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 3.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.69%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.43%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.07%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.4%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.61%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.38%)
Is a 2009 Fiat Qubo reliable?
2009 Fiat Qubos fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Qubo years (1,524 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Fiat Qubo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.84% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.61% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Fiat Qubo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Fiat Qubo shows 87,688 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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