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GEL 169Y

2013 Fiat Qubo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Fiat Qubo43,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 169Y
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 70,151 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 70,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 65,654 miles

both rear indicators faded

both wing mirrors taped up

front shockers corroded

headlamp lens covers deteriorated

o/s rear shocker has a slight weep

o/s washer jet poor, n/s one covers the whole screen

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,019 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in center! (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 62,019 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in center! (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,841 miles

Chip in windscreen!

Fail 10 Oct 2022 59,841 miles

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

Chip in windscreen!

Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,589 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 56,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,708 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions test pre checks noted engine oil low

Fail 16 Mar 2017 41,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions test pre checks noted engine oil low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,771 miles

child seat fitted unable to carry out full check of seat belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some componts

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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GEL 169Y is a 2013 Fiat Qubo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Fiat Qubo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,632 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 GEL 169Y, 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 13 years old, this Fiat Qubo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GEL 169Y registered?

GEL 169Y is a 2013 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is GEL 169Y safe to buy?

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