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R55 RTB

2012 Fiat Qubo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,287 mi
Last recorded134,287 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Qubo47,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 RTB
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 134,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not yet weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not yet weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle beam corroded but not yet weak

Fail 18 Feb 2026 134,286 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder leaking badly (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not yet weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not yet weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle beam corroded but not yet weak

Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 127,584 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 123,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount bearing slightly stiff on rotation

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 123,767 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,561 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly stiff on rotation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 118,559 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly stiff on rotation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 112,142 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever has a lot of travel, rear brakes may need looked at

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,177 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,046 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2019 98,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush os and ns (2.7.4)

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

parking brake readings lower than expected

Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,123 miles

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

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

advise osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smear screen slightly

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

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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R55 RTB is a 2012 Fiat Qubo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R55 RTB, 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 R55 RTB registered?

R55 RTB is a 2012 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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