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Fiat Uno S Ie (1993)

1,508 real MOT outcomes analysed • 4% first-time pass rate

1993 Fiat Uno S Ie

CarHunch analysed 1,508 real MOT records for the 1993 Fiat Uno S Ie. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1993 Fiat Uno is effectively unreliable by modern standards, with only a 4% first-time pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%—meaning 96 out of 100 fail their MOT on the first attempt. Dangerous defects are rare at 0.9%, so safety isn't the primary concern, but the sheer frequency of failures makes this a money pit.

At nearly 78,000 miles median, these cars have covered reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up problems: the average vehicle has nearly one failure per MOT cycle. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist mechanic familiar with 1990s Fiats, because the MOT data alone tells you these cars demand constant attention and repair budget.

Below average reliability 76% below UK average
4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
77,926
typical mileage
58,419–89,374 middle half
0.9%
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 1993 Fiat Uno S Ie

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 1993 Fiat Uno S Ie 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.

58,419
low mileage
77,926
typical
89,374
high mileage

Half of all 1993 Fiat Uno S Ie vehicles fall between 58,419 and 89,374 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Fiat Uno S Ie:

1992 1994