2014 Fiat Qubo 1.2L Diesel · AX14 DPE

The 2014 Fiat Qubo passed its most recent MOT on 3 July 2025 at 41,754 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The car has gone from a completely clean test in July 2022 to accumulating corrosion-related advisories and a tyre failure within three years. The July 2025 pass came with advisories for corrosion on both rear coil springs, a known structural concern that can lead to spring fracture if left untreated. While the vehicle remains roadworthy today, the trajectory suggests a shift from well-maintained to deteriorating, particularly around suspension components. At roughly 3,480 miles per year, this Qubo has covered very low mileage for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The record shows only 6,656 miles added between July 2022 and July 2025, meaning the car has likely spent extended periods stationary. That pattern can accelerate corrosion on brake discs, coil springs, and exhaust components due to lack of regular heat cycling and use. The mileage progression is clean with no gaps or sudden jumps, but the low annual use itself is a risk factor rather than a benefit. Buyers should closely inspect both rear coil springs for active corrosion, especially around the lower mounting points and spring seats. The July 2023 advisory for a worn and corroding offside front brake disc, combined with repeated inner-edge tyre wear on both fronts, points to possible suspension geometry issues or worn suspension bushes that may now have worsened. Check the front tyres and brake discs for uneven wear, and have the rear springs assessed for structural integrity. The damaged air conditioning condenser noted in June 2023 may also warrant inspection if cooling performance is poor.