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F593 VSD

1988 Fiat Uno

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

118,093 mi
Last recorded118,093 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF593 VSD
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 118,093 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 113,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear play in nsf wrack

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 113,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear play in nsf wrack

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,630 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 106,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,134 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 99,134 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,023 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** BOTH *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to driver door

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to coming from rocker cover and distributor seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 76,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to coming from rocker cover and distributor seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,111 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 72,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,396 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 64,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,203 miles

exhaust mountings badly cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2016 58,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mountings badly cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,590 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 43,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 43,190 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,250 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 36,250 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 28,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 27,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,364 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 27,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,865 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,865 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,278 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 25,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 24,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,448 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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F593 VSD is a 1988 Fiat Uno in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 F593 VSD, 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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F593 VSD is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 25 August 1988.

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