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C8 UNO

1988 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,612 mi
Last recorded101,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 UNO
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 101,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,784 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 100,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 100,789 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 100,788 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 95,635 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 95,634 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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C8 UNO is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 64,634 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 C8 UNO, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C8 UNO registered?

C8 UNO is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is C8 UNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 UNO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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