Fiat Uno 60d Start (1995)

1,071 real MOT outcomes analysed • 3.2% first-time pass rate

1995 Fiat Uno 60d Start

CarHunch analysed 1,071 real MOT records for the 1995 Fiat Uno 60d Start. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1995 Fiat Uno 60D is a genuinely alarming proposition: only 3.2% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, meaning almost every one of these cars will fail its test and need work before it can legally stay on the road. The diesel version (which accounts for virtually all survivors) performs identically badly at 3.1%, so fuel type offers no escape here.

These are ancient vehicles averaging 86,292 miles with a median of 79,025, so high mileage is expected—but the real concern is that first-time pass rate suggests systemic, chronic problems rather than isolated issues. With nearly zero dangerous defects (1.1%) thankfully documented, the failures are more likely wear-and-tear across multiple systems (brakes, emissions, suspension) that pile up cumulatively on a 28-year-old car. If you're seriously considering one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect to spend money on several systems before—and regularly after—MOT.

Below average reliability 76.8% below UK average
3.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
79,025
typical mileage
67,960–103,135 middle half
1.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Fiat Uno 60d Start

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
Diesel (100%) 1,066 3.1% 0.08
Petrol (0%) 5 20% 0.8

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Fiat Uno 60d Start 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.

67,960
low mileage
79,025
typical
103,135
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Fiat Uno 60d Start vehicles fall between 67,960 and 103,135 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Fiat Uno 60d Start:

1994