2014 Fiat Qubo — MOT failures & pass rate
1,927 MOT tests on the 2014 Fiat Qubo are in this dataset, and 78.3% of them passed. That is 2.7 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 19.0%. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 13.5% of tests against 5.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, shock absorbers and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 165 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 27.3% versus 18.5%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 18.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.5% | 261 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.6% | 108 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 84 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 58 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.4% | 46 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.2% | 43 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 165 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 138 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 55 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 47 |
| 5 | Wipers | 39 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 28 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.6% | 513 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.0% | 327 |
| 3 | Suspension | 16.4% | 316 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.7% | 168 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.6% | 147 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.1% | 98 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 498 | 18.5% |
| 30-60k | 787 | 22.1% |
| 60-90k | 412 | 22.8% |
| 90-120k | 183 | 24.0% |
| 120-150k | 33 | 27.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,675 | 22.1% |
| Petrol | 252 | 18.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 390 | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 388 | 19.6% |
| 2023 | 389 | 23.1% |
| 2024 | 391 | 25.1% |
| 2025 | 369 | 22.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Qubo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 13.5% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (13.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Fiat Qubos pass their MOT?
78.3% of the 1,927 2014 Fiat Qubo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Fiat Qubo?
Suspension, recorded in 13.5% of tests, followed by tyres (5.6%).
Does the 2014 Qubo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.5% in the 0-30k band to 27.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,927 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.