2019 Fiat Qubo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Fiat Qubo passed 87.7% of its 497 recorded MOT tests. MPVs of a similar age fail at 11.5%, so the 2019 Qubo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.4%) and suspension (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, coil spring and shock absorbers — wipers alone was recorded 18 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 16.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 22 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.2% | 21 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.6% | 18 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 8 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 18 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 14 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 10 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 4 |
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 | 22.5% | 112 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 43 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.6% | 28 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.2% | 21 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.6% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 7 |
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 | 362 | 10.5% |
| 30-60k | 105 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 290 | 14.1% |
| Diesel | 207 | 9.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 123 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 123 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 126 | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 124 | 16.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Qubo
On a 2019 Qubo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.4% 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.
- Suspension (4.2% 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.
- Visibility (3.6% 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 2019 Fiat Qubos pass their MOT?
87.7% of the 497 2019 Fiat Qubo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat Qubo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by suspension (4.2%).
Does the 2019 Qubo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 497 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.