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J509 DVO

1992 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,593 mi
Last recorded151,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Fiat Uno65,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 DVO
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 151,593 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

all coil springs corroded

all exhaust hangers cracking and perishing

ball joint and TRE boots cracking

body corroded and damaged

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipes and hoses unions corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

free play in front wiper joint

n/s/r tyre on 2mm, worn unevenly

underbody and sills corroded and undersealed

Fail 9 Jul 2012 151,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all coil springs corroded

all exhaust hangers cracking and perishing

ball joint and TRE boots cracking

body corroded and damaged

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pedal anti-slip worn

brake pipes and hoses unions corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

free play in front wiper joint

n/s/r tyre on 2mm, worn unevenly

underbody and sills corroded and undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2011 148,009 miles

All 4 springs are corroded

Both rear brake ferrules are heavily corroded

Brake pedal rubber is wearing through

Fuel strap is broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various engine oil leaks

rear brake pipe unions are heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 148,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

All 4 springs are corroded

Both rear brake ferrules are heavily corroded

Brake pedal rubber is wearing through

Fuel strap is broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various engine oil leaks

rear brake pipe unions are heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 143,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise offside rear light unit damage

Fail 6 Jul 2010 143,255 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise offside rear light unit damage

Pass 3 Jul 2009 139,092 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 139,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise centre exhaust bushers cracked

advise corrosion to off side shocker mounting

advise crack on the off side rear lense

advise near side inner cv gator leaking

both rear springs badly corroded

strong advise front wiper arm for play

Pass 30 Jun 2008 135,413 miles

advise 3X tyres on 2mm

advise off side rear light lense cracked

advise slight distortion to front brakes

advise slight flashing to rear lights

Fail 24 Jun 2008 135,413 miles

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

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

advise 3X tyres on 2mm

advise off side rear light lense cracked

advise slight distortion to front brakes

advise slight flashing to rear lights

Pass 19 Jun 2007 131,793 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 131,793 miles

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

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

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

advise middle exhaust ruuber cracking

advise off side rear light lense cracked

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2006 129,250 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 129,250 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

horn has poor tone

offside rear light lens cracked

play in wiper arm

Pass 20 Jun 2005 125,524 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 125,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear wheel arch corodded and nearside rear door corodded

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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J509 DVO is a 1992 Fiat Uno in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 65,200 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 J509 DVO, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J509 DVO is a 1992 Fiat Uno, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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