2015 Fiat Qubo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,164 MOT tests, the 2015 Fiat Qubo recorded an 80.5% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail 17.1% of the time, so this is 2.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 11.0% of all tests — 4.6 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, shock absorbers and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 85 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2015 Qubo fails 15.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 18.9% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.0% | 128 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.4% | 74 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 33 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 33 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.2% | 26 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 13 |
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 | 85 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 65 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 36 |
| 4 | Wipers | 30 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 6 | Macpherson strut | 16 |
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 | 26.3% | 306 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 154 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.8% | 137 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.0% | 70 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 53 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.4% | 40 |
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 | 428 | 15.9% |
| 30-60k | 504 | 20.8% |
| 60-90k | 180 | 23.3% |
| 90-120k | 37 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 871 | 21.2% |
| Petrol | 293 | 14.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 238 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 230 | 17.4% |
| 2023 | 227 | 18.5% |
| 2024 | 240 | 22.5% |
| 2025 | 229 | 21.4% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Qubo
On a 2015 Qubo, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (11.0% 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 (6.4% 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.
- Visibility (2.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 2015 Fiat Qubos pass their MOT?
80.5% of the 1,164 2015 Fiat Qubo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Fiat Qubo?
Suspension, recorded in 11.0% of tests, followed by tyres (6.4%).
Does the 2015 Qubo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.9% in the 0-30k band to 18.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,164 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.