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G488 MKU

1990 Fiat Uno

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,816 mi
Last recorded50,816 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Uno68,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 MKU
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,816 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 46,574 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 46,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 45,027 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 44,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,663 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 43,663 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,558 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 43,558 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,360 miles

n/s/f o/s/r tyres cracks in wall

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,438 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 40,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,230 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 31,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner and outer drive shaft gaitors deteriorted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,906 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 25,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,649 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 25,643 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 25,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,075 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,777 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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G488 MKU is a 1990 Fiat Uno in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 68,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G488 MKU, 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 36 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G488 MKU registered?

G488 MKU is a 1990 Fiat Uno, first registered on 30 July 1990.

Is G488 MKU safe to buy?

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