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M979 UBW

1994 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,730 mi
Last recorded105,730 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Uno68,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 UBW
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 105,730 miles

corrosoin to under side of car

exhaust rubbers perishing

toeing eye corroided

Fail 30 Jul 2009 105,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

a chip in the offside front headlamp lens

all rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated

alternator belt deteriorated

both rear tyres tread low and heavily perished

exhaust down pipe support bracket deteriorated

front brake discs unevenly worn, convex wear

general corrosion to under body components

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses not secured sufficiently

oil residue on engine

rear bumper loose at nearside rear corner

rear towing eye heavily corroded

side to side movement at steering column

slight rattle from cambelt area

Pass 31 Jul 2008 102,005 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 102,005 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chip in offside headlight

nearside & offside front shocks leaking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 99,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 84,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 84,180 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Uno?

Based on 59,194 MOT tests across 15,958 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
2,151
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
15,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,579
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,778
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,556
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,346
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M979 UBW is a 1994 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 68,875 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Uno fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,579 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M979 UBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Uno typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M979 UBW is a 1994 Fiat Uno, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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