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HW59 HWU

2009 Fiat Qubo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Qubo60,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 HWU
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 96,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 92,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing, slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2024 92,937 miles

Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing, slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop/end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advance travel, parking brake lever

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 23 Jun 2023 88,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,988 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2022 85,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge, cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn low

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,794 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 76,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,158 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 70,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shocker top bush perished

Offside Rear Upper Shocker top bush perished

Fail 30 Aug 2018 63,255 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shocker top bush perished

Offside Rear Upper Shocker top bush perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,175 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 47,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,251 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load slight damage to realese button advise (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,578 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,326 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,217 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HW59 HWU is a 2009 Fiat Qubo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Qubo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 60,739 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 HW59 HWU, 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 17 years old, this Fiat Qubo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW59 HWU registered?

HW59 HWU is a 2009 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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