Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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.

Is the 2018 Fiat Qubo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles, the 2018 Fiat Qubo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Fiat Qubo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 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 2018 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 (2018)

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84% first-time pass rate

2018 Fiat Qubo

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2018 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 2018 Fiat Qubo passes its MOT first time in 84% of cases, which is 4 points ahead of the UK average and a solid result for a six-year-old city car. One in five vehicles has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a reasonable but not negligible concern for buyers inspecting used stock.

These cars are running at around 23,500 miles on average—reasonable for the age—and typically pick up nearly five advisories per test, suggesting minor wear and maintenance items rather than serious structural problems. With just 1.16 failures per vehicle on average, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the trim, seals, and exhaust system where small issues accumulate, and always request the full MOT history before committing.

We have limited data for the 2018 Fiat Qubo — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

84%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

18.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.16

Over 6.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 11k–33k

For context

These stats describe 118 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 118 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 2018.

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Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.6% 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 (59%)	70	84%	1.2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 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.

20,783

typical

11,399

low mileage

32,554

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Fiat Qubo vehicles fall between 11,399 and 32,554 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,399 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.

✓ 11,399–32,554 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Fiat Qubos sit.

⚠ Over 43,947 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Fiat Qubo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Fiat Qubos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 111 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.16

Avg failures per vehicle

4.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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