Fiat Uno 45 (1988)
1988 Fiat Uno 45
CarHunch analysed 12,271 real MOT records for the 1988 Fiat Uno 45. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1988 Fiat Uno 45 is a concerning proposition at MOT time: only 20% achieve a first-time pass, compared to the UK average of 80%, and across 12,271 vehicles tested there are zero recorded dangerous defects—which paradoxically suggests these cars either aren't being tested or the data is incomplete. That pass rate would make this one of the least reliable cars on the road if accurate, though the zero failures and zero advisories recorded per vehicle raises serious questions about whether the MOT records are capturing the full picture of condition.
At an average mileage of 82,554 miles for a 36-year-old car, these Unos are typical for their age, but the absence of any recorded failure or advisory data means you cannot use MOT history to predict what you'll face. If you're considering one, treat the MOT data as unreliable for decision-making and instead commission a full pre-purchase inspection—the numbers here simply don't add up to a usable reliability picture.
What to check before buying a 1988 Fiat Uno 45
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 12,262 | 0.2% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 9 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1988 Fiat Uno 45 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1988 Fiat Uno 45 vehicles fall between 52,783 and 101,229 miles.
MOT History Averages
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