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W559 OFB

2000 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,716 mi
Last recorded40,716 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 OFB
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,716 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,915 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 38,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,223 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,515 miles

ADVISE N/S FLOOR POOR CONDITION

ADVISE O/S FLOOR POOR CONDITION

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE N/S FLOOR POOR CONDITION

ADVISE O/S FLOOR POOR CONDITION

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all steel brake pipes greased

n/s/rear tyre side wall deterioated

Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all steel brake pipes greased

n/s/rear tyre side wall deterioated

Pass 2 Mar 2008 30,619 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,618 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,196 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 28,161 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 25,914 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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W559 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Uno in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W559 OFB, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Uno is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W559 OFB registered?

W559 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Uno, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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