2013 Fiat Qubo · 1,942 MOT tests
2013 Fiat Qubo reliability
2013 Fiat Qubos fail 34.2% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Qubo years (1,942 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Qubos: 34.8%)
- 34.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Qubos: 34.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 58,402
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,942
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 17.5% of tests fail here (112% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Fiat Qubo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.5%
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Tyres7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Brakes5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.24%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 4.12%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.78%
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 2.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.24%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.7%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.92%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (4.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.86%)
Is a 2013 Fiat Qubo reliable?
2013 Fiat Qubos fail 34.2% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Qubo years (1,942 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Fiat Qubo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.24% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (4.12% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Fiat Qubo have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Fiat Qubo shows 58,402 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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