Fiat Qubo 2016: MOT failure rate for its age
27.6% of 497 MOT tests of the Fiat Qubo first registered in 2016 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 89.7 (95% CI 74.7–104.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2016 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 27.6 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 497 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 74.7–104.7) | 89.7 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 497 |
| Rank among this model's 9 build years | 3 | of 9 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 497 |
| Tested in 2024 | 159 | tests | median 35,111 miles | 2024 | 159 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2016 Fiat Qubo fail at each age?
Cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 175 (rough estimate) | 13.7 | 9.4–19.6 | not available | not available |
| 4 | 169 (rough estimate) | 23.1 | 17.4–30 | not available | not available |
| 5 | 161 (rough estimate) | 20.5 | 15–27.4 | not available | not available |
| 6 | 172 (rough estimate) | 26.7 | 20.7–33.8 | 29.8 | 89.6 |
| 7 | 166 (rough estimate) | 24.7 | 18.8–31.8 | 30.9 | 79.9 |
| 8 | 159 (rough estimate) | 31.4 | 24.7–39 | 31.5 | 99.7 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,002 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2016 Fiat Qubo?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2016 is suspension: 13 items per 100 first tests, against 24.1 across all build years of the Fiat Qubo. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8.
| Failure group | Built 2016, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13 | 24.1 | 130 |
| Tyres | 7.7 | 10.7 | 77 |
| Visibility | 7.4 | 9.8 | 74 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.1 | 13.2 | 31 |
| Brakes | 3.1 | 6.3 | 31 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,002 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2016 compare with the years around it?
Among the 9 published build years of the Fiat Qubo, 2016 ranks 3 (1 = fails least for its age). 2015: index 86.9. 2017: index 75.1.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 104.4 | 98.8–110.1 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,141 |
| 2010 | 104.1 | 99.1–109.2 | no different | 4,182 |
| 2011 | 97.5 | 92.5–102.5 | no different | 4,212 |
| 2012 | 97.2 | 92.8–101.6 | no different | 5,556 |
| 2013 | 98.0 | 92.6–103.4 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,822 |
| 2014 | 95.5 | 86.9–104.1 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,541 |
| 2015 | 86.9 | 75.1–98.7 | better (rough estimate) | 761 |
| 2016 | 89.7 | 74.7–104.7 | no different (rough estimate) | 497 |
| 2017 | 75.1 | 60.1–90.1 | better (rough estimate) | 421 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 24,133 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Fiat Qubo 2016 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/fiat-qubo/2016/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Fiat Qubo 2009 · Fiat Qubo 2010 · Fiat Qubo 2011 · Fiat Qubo 2012 · Fiat Qubo 2013 · Fiat Qubo 2014 · Fiat Qubo 2015 · Fiat Qubo 2017 · Fiat Qubo by postcode area · Fiat Qubo body, chassis and structure failures · Fiat Qubo brakes failures · Fiat Qubo vehicle identification failures · Fiat Qubo lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Fiat Qubo noise, emissions and leaks failures · Fiat Qubo road wheels failures · Fiat Qubo seat belts and airbags failures · Fiat Qubo steering failures · Fiat Qubo suspension failures · Fiat Qubo tyres failures · Fiat Qubo visibility failures