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RK59 PHO

2009 Fiat Qubo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,966 mi
Last recorded100,966 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat Qubo60,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 PHO
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,966 miles

Central Heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2025 100,966 miles

Central Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 98,012 miles

Central Rear HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 93,985 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,033 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 90,024 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shields are insecure

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,742 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 80,742 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,007 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 77,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,939 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,482 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,798 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,758 miles

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

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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RK59 PHO is a 2009 Fiat Qubo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK59 PHO, 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 RK59 PHO registered?

RK59 PHO is a 2009 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is RK59 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 PHO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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