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L865 FBH

1993 Fiat Uno

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,955 mi
Last recorded73,955 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Fiat Uno70,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL865 FBH
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 73,955 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,950 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake modification unsafe exhaust clamp around brake compensator (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front flexi hoses not in clip

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 73,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting within 30cm of corroded sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear seats all missing

Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seat missing ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 71,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,046 miles

n/s/f floor to sill x o/s/r sill lip getting weak

wiper blade / very slight interaction on n/s/r light unit / corrosion on coil springs / n/s cv boot perishing / perishing in tread on tyres

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,836 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 63,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2016 63,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill is corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front inner sill area corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,660 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 62,660 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,142 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 58,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 56,435 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 46,316 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 46,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,032 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,240 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 37,791 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 37,791 miles

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

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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L865 FBH is a 1993 Fiat Uno in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L865 FBH, 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 L865 FBH registered?

L865 FBH is a 1993 Fiat Uno, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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