Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Fiat Qubo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles, the 2019 Fiat Qubo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Fiat Qubo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Fiat Qubo are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.2% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (18.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18.6% 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 2019 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 (2019)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.4% first-time pass rate

2019 Fiat Qubo

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2019 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 2019 Fiat Qubo is a reliable performer with an 88.4% first-time MOT pass rate—meaningfully better than the UK average of 80%—and a relatively low dangerous defect rate of 16.7%. This suggests the model avoids systemic safety issues that plague some rivals.

These Qubos are running light at a median of 13,844 miles, suggesting gentle urban use, though the average pulls to 22,790 miles due to a few higher-mileage examples. The 0.65 failures per vehicle and 3.2 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear items crop up rather than major structural problems, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect costly surprises early on.

We have limited data for the 2019 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

88.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.65

Over 4.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–29k

For context

These stats describe 108 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 108 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 21.2%

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

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

Brake wear 12.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Nearside 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 9.3%

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

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

Other issues 6.8%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Wipers & washers 4.2%

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.7% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (57%)	62	87.9%	0.69

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 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.

13,844

typical

8,306

low mileage

29,393

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Fiat Qubo vehicles fall between 8,306 and 29,393 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,306 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.

✓ 8,306–29,393 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Fiat Qubos sit.

⚠ Over 39,680 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Fiat Qubo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Fiat Qubos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.65

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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