Fiat Qubo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 7,811 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

7,811

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Fiat Qubo

The Fiat Qubo was MOT tested 7,811 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (2008 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 154 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Fiat Qubos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 100,680 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 24,467 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Qubo is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1248cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,824

Per month£152/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Fiat Qubo?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Fiat brand average-4% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Fiat Qubo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	87%	60	24,467 mi
2019	88%	154	25,823 mi
2018	80%	202	30,924 mi
2017	85%	363	37,460 mi
2016	80%	287	44,882 mi
2015	76%	319	45,209 mi
2014	75%	517	57,926 mi
2013	76%	1,070	65,242 mi
2012	75%	1,553	74,994 mi
2011	78%	1,160	74,695 mi
2010	72%	1,184	85,781 mi
2009	72%	878	93,202 mi
2008	77%	64	100,680 mi

Questions about the Fiat Qubo

Is the Fiat Qubo reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (2008 to 2020), the Fiat Qubo averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 7,811 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Fiat Qubo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Fiat Qubo has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 72%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.