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M485 LBC

1995 Fiat Uno

Red Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,937 mi
Last recorded123,937 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Uno69,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 LBC
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 123,937 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2025 123,869 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 123,824 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2023 123,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,249 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 122,658 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,738 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2018 120,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 116,120 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 114,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 114,700 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,539 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 107,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 100,831 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,551 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,946 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 85,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 72,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,444 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 64,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M485 LBC is a 1995 Fiat Uno in Red with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 M485 LBC, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Uno is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M485 LBC registered?

M485 LBC is a 1995 Fiat Uno, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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