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SM11 VDG

2011 Fiat Qubo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat Qubo48,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 VDG
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,996 miles

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

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

fuel tank corroded at breather pipe connection

Fail 2 Apr 2026 137,996 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% offside performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank corroded at breather pipe connection

Pass 25 Mar 2025 123,752 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sump corroded

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 123,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside centre sill holed and corroded

Parking brake efficiency poor

Sump corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,529 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 103,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,801 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 79,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 72,363 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 72,353 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,301 miles

Body not fully secure Bonnet (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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 side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 68,301 miles

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

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

Body not fully secure Bonnet (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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 side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 63,306 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 58,283 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 58,265 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,700 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,137 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & n/s/r seats have child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2015 49,137 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & n/s/r seats have child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,729 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers streaking

nearside wing mirror held on with duct tape

offside rear tyre has been run flat

offside rear tyre sidewall cut. but not exposing cords

rear view mirror detached

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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SM11 VDG is a 2011 Fiat Qubo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2011 Fiat Qubo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,868 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 SM11 VDG, 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 15 years old, this Fiat Qubo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM11 VDG registered?

SM11 VDG is a 2011 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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