Fiat Uno 45 Fire Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Uno 45 Fire reliable? We analysed 462 real MOT tests across 135 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Uno 45 Fire is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Uno 45 Fire.
Fiat Uno 45 Fire Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Uno 45 Fire. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Uno 45 Fire MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Uno 45 Fire to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Uno 45 Fire Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Uno 45 Fire fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Uno 45 Fire Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Uno 45 Fire owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Uno 45 Fire MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Uno 45 Fire year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 129 | 62.8% | 48,699 | 63,134 | 79,131 |
| 1991 | 128 | 64.1% | 36,687 | 58,520 | 76,698 |
| 1990 | 193 | 64.2% | 49,102 | 63,962 | 83,139 |
How Long Does a Fiat Uno 45 Fire Last?
Based on 135 Fiat Uno 45 Fire vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Uno 45 Fire Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Uno 45 Fire MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Uno 45 Fire
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
64.2% MOT pass rate from 193 tests
62.8% MOT pass rate from 129 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Uno 45 Fire is 1990, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 64.2% across 193 tests. The 1992 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Uno 45 Fire Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Uno 45 Fire THIS CAR | 63.6% | 462 | 61,992 mi | 36 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Land Rover Freelander TD4 Gs | 72.9% | 458 | 145,888 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Uno 45 Fire trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Uno 45 Fire has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.6% across 462 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Fiat Uno 45 Fire are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (51 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (36), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (35). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Fiat Uno 45 Fire owner drives around 3,689 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Uno 45 Fire models stay on UK roads for around 36 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.