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SW59 DLE

2009 Fiat Qubo

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,672 mi
Last recorded104,672 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat Qubo60,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 DLE
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sill some corrosion

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank damp no leak time test

towbar some corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2021 98,458 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,453 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,114 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,816 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake reading low

underside some corrosoin

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,490 miles

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

sign of leak around fuel tank no leak at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,903 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,939 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 15,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 15,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SW59 DLE is a 2009 Fiat Qubo in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW59 DLE, 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 SW59 DLE registered?

SW59 DLE is a 2009 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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