2012 Fiat Qubo · 2,809 MOT tests
2012 Fiat Qubo reliability
2012 Fiat Qubos fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Qubo years (2,809 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Qubos: 34.8%)
- 35.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Qubos: 34.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 66,387
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,809
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 18.9% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Fiat Qubo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.9%
- Lights and electrics9.3%
- Tyres9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
- Brakes4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.26%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 4.56%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.6%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.57%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.53%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.29%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.94%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (6.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.77%)
Is a 2012 Fiat Qubo reliable?
2012 Fiat Qubos fail 35.7% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Qubo years (2,809 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Fiat Qubo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.26% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (4.56% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Fiat Qubo have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Fiat Qubo shows 66,387 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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