Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Fiat Qubo?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Fiat Qubo?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Fiat Qubo?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2011 Fiat Qubo vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

49% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Fiat Qubo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 817 vehicles, the 2011 Fiat Qubo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Fiat Qubo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Fiat Qubo are: Oil leak, but not excessive (56.3% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (55.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (52.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Fiat Qubo?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Qubo (2011)

817 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.6% first-time pass rate

2011 Fiat Qubo

CarHunch analysed 817 real MOT records for the 2011 Fiat Qubo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Fiat Qubo falls just below the UK average with a 77.6% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that nearly half of these vehicles (48.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable. Diesel and petrol variants perform similarly, both trailing the national benchmark by around 2–3 percentage points.

These cars are averaging 53,028 miles, which is reasonable for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, yet they're still racking up 3.4 failures per test on average—a sign of accumulated wear. With nearly 18 advisories per vehicle and that high dangerous-defect rate, budget for meaningful repairs before purchase and get a full pre-buy inspection that specifically flags brake, steering, and emission systems.

The 2011 Fiat Qubo has a decent first-time pass rate (77.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

48.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.36

Over 14.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

51k

Middle half: 33k–69k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 17.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 817 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 817 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 56.3%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Tyre wear 55.8%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 40.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 32.3%

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken · Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken · Offside Front coil spring broken

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Based on MOT data from 817 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 48.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (86%)	700	77.9%	3.27
Petrol (14%)	117	75.9%	3.87

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,225 Fiat Qubo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 28.1%

1,469

Red 17.1%

892

Silver 15.9%

830

Green 14.2%

742

Black 12.1%

630

White 6.6%

344

Orange 4.7%

244

Bronze 0.7%

Grey 0.3%

Beige 0.2%

Purple 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Fiat Qubo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

50,992

typical

33,346

low mileage

68,691

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Fiat Qubo vehicles fall between 33,346 and 68,691 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,346 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 33,346–68,691 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Fiat Qubos sit.

⚠ Over 92,732 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Fiat Qubo — Still on the Road

Most 2011 Fiat Qubos are still being driven.

555 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.36

Avg failures per vehicle

17.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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