Fiat Uno (1992)
1992 Fiat Uno
CarHunch analysed 2,087 real MOT records for the 1992 Fiat Uno. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Fiat Uno has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 60.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals that these cars are aging poorly and require serious pre-purchase inspection. With 13.7% of vehicles having suffered a dangerous defect at some point, structural or brake issues are a genuine buyer concern worth investigating thoroughly.
These Unos average 74,109 miles—relatively high for their age—and rack up 1.29 failures and 2.4 advisories per test, reflecting the wear and corrosion typical of 30-year-old Italian city cars. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on rust, suspension wear, and brake condition, as the MOT pass rate tells you many owners have deferred maintenance.
What to check before buying a 1992 Fiat Uno
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 (98%) | 2,050 | 60.2% | 1.29 |
| Diesel (2%) | 37 | 54.7% | 0.92 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Fiat Uno 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 1992 Fiat Uno vehicles fall between 54,096 and 88,784 miles.
1992 Fiat Uno — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (27% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Fiat Uno
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.8%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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15.4%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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15.2%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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14.9%
Oil leak
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14.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.1%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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11.4%
Horn not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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