Fiat Uno (1993)
1993 Fiat Uno
CarHunch analysed 4,446 real MOT records for the 1993 Fiat Uno. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Fiat Uno has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 62.2%, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are genuinely troublesome by modern standards. With 12.6% having experienced dangerous defects, you're looking at real safety concerns that go beyond cosmetic wear.
These Unos average 76,739 miles at test time, which is reasonable for their age, but they're racking up 1.34 failures and 2.4 advisories per vehicle on average—a sign of accumulated neglect across multiple systems. Before committing to one, budget for immediate repairs on electrics, brakes, and suspension, and walk away if the seller can't show a recent full-service history.
What to check before buying a 1993 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%) | 4,335 | 62.4% | 1.34 |
| Diesel (2%) | 110 | 56.7% | 1.33 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 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 1993 Fiat Uno vehicles fall between 58,143 and 89,935 miles.
1993 Fiat Uno — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (17% 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 — 1993 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 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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