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SW61 GLJ

2012 Fiat Qubo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Qubo47,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 GLJ
MakeFiat
ModelQubo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 87,841 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion to rear axle

marks on o/s windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2026 87,757 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion to rear axle

marks on o/s windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2025 84,495 miles

corrosion to both rear shock covers

front tyres wearing on edges

light corrosion to rear axle

o/s antiroll bar dust cover deterioating

windscreen has wipe marks

Fail 9 Jul 2025 84,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock dust covers corroded

light corrosion to rear axle

wipe marks on screen zone A but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,973 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 78,973 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,206 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 66,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 61,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,956 miles

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

exhaust clamp corrded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,545 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITTING

Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,274 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 44,274 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,187 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 37,182 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,032 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,996 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 11,102 miles

offside front strut top bearing slightly rough

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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SW61 GLJ is a 2012 Fiat Qubo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW61 GLJ, 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 SW61 GLJ registered?

SW61 GLJ is a 2012 Fiat Qubo, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is SW61 GLJ safe to buy?

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