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HJ12 JZM

2012 Fiat Qubo

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,346 mi
Last recorded73,346 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Qubo47,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 JZM
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 73,269 miles

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

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 65,251 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 65,195 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,415 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 63,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 60,737 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 60,721 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,943 miles

Front s/a cases rusty

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 56,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,456 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,266 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,918 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low edges

n/s/r wheel buckled inner rim

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

o/s/r wheel slight buckle on inner rim

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber gland

Fail 30 Jul 2018 39,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f tyre low edges

n/s/r wheel buckled inner rim

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

o/s/r wheel slight buckle on inner rim

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber gland

Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 30,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bad wear to inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,522 miles

Offside Rear drivers side rear seat not fitted at time of test

o/s/f brake wear cable not connected

Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,522 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 15,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HJ12 JZM is a 2012 Fiat Qubo in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ12 JZM, 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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HJ12 JZM is a 2012 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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