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K388 VPL

1992 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,503 mi
Last recorded69,503 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Fiat Uno65,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 VPL
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,503 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 69,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

durable repair has been carried out on fuel tank

Fail 18 Jun 2019 68,121 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,392 miles

Park brake would benefit from service or repair

park brake only just met min efficiency requirement

Fail 18 Jun 2018 66,365 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail O/side rear brake hose ferrell very heavily corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Park brake would benefit from service or repair

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,844 miles

Front both front brake hoses missing centre support- secure and not fouling at time of test

Nearside Front floor to sill corroded slightly

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

Nearside official sticker in swept area of screen not contained within 40mm circle

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlamp converters fitted to both headlamps

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,381 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Centre floor corroded but not considered excessive

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged & delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 58,351 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Centre floor corroded but not considered excessive

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged & delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 54,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

rear seats and seat belts permanantly removed at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

rear seats and seat belts permanantly removed at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,883 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,819 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 20,513 miles

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

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

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

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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K388 VPL is a 1992 Fiat Uno in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 65,200 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K388 VPL, 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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K388 VPL is a 1992 Fiat Uno, first registered on 17 October 1992.

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