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HY12 NBJ

2012 Fiat Qubo

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,595 mi
Last recorded123,595 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Qubo47,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 NBJ
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 123,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 123,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 113,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,930 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 111,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check beam image/leveling device (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,858 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded rear

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 109,689 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust brackets corroded rear

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,806 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 83,282 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wiper mark (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,650 miles

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

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

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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HY12 NBJ is a 2012 Fiat Qubo in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY12 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY12 NBJ registered?

HY12 NBJ is a 2012 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is HY12 NBJ safe to buy?

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