Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Fiat Qubo vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% 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 2016 Fiat Qubo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 167 vehicles, the 2016 Fiat Qubo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Fiat Qubo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Fiat Qubo are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (45.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (42.1% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (28.6% 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 2016 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 (2016)

167 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Fiat Qubo

CarHunch analysed 167 real MOT records for the 2016 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 2016 Fiat Qubo passes its first MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.6%, which is a modest positive signal—but the concerning note is that 31.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold. This is a red flag for prospective buyers and suggests mechanical issues that genuinely affect safety rather than minor wear items.

At 32,125 miles on average, these Qubos are relatively lightly used for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.68 failures per test, indicating reliability problems aren't simply down to high mileage. The high advisory rate of 7.8 per vehicle points to creeping wear across various systems—check the full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and fluid leaks before committing to buy.

We have limited data for the 2016 Fiat Qubo — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

82.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

31.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.68

Over 8.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 18k–46k

For context

These stats describe 167 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 167 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 45.7%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside 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.

Suspension & steering 19.4%

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

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

Brake wear 14.5%

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

Other issues 11.2%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Fiat Qubo

Based on MOT data from 167 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.1% 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 (74%)	123	81.9%	1.77

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 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.

27,808

typical

18,270

low mileage

45,608

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Fiat Qubo vehicles fall between 18,270 and 45,608 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,270 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.

✓ 18,270–45,608 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Fiat Qubos sit.

⚠ Over 61,570 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Fiat Qubo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Fiat Qubos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 156 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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

8.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.68

Avg failures per vehicle

7.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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