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L973 VLA

1993 Fiat Uno

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Uno70,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 VLA
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,307 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

battery loose

Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,407 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,642 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 69,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,960 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 54,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,232 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,232 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 54,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,528 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 52,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L973 VLA is a 1993 Fiat Uno in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L973 VLA, 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 L973 VLA registered?

L973 VLA is a 1993 Fiat Uno, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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