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FT12 BXJ

2012 Fiat Qubo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,633 mi
Last recorded69,633 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Qubo47,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 BXJ
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,633 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 69,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 67,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 64,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 58,296 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shockers bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,472 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 52,705 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,897 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 30,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 23,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,784 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 18,783 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 13,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Qubo?

Based on 70,552 MOT tests across 5,289 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,863
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 1,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 908
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 697
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 588
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 505
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FT12 BXJ is a 2012 Fiat Qubo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Qubo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 47,526 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Qubo fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 1,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT12 BXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Qubo typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Qubo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT12 BXJ registered?

FT12 BXJ is a 2012 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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