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K485 BVV

1993 Fiat Uno

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,506 mi
Last recorded57,506 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Fiat Uno70,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 BVV
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 57,506 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)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

all rear seats missing on test

Pass 22 May 2014 57,506 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2013 55,966 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 May 2013 55,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 May 2012 51,321 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 May 2012 51,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2011 50,218 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 50,218 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 48,039 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 48,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 47,372 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 47,372 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 46,585 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 21 May 2008 46,585 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 17 May 2007 45,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 44,127 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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K485 BVV is a 1993 Fiat Uno in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 70,149 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 K485 BVV, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K485 BVV registered?

K485 BVV is a 1993 Fiat Uno, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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