Faults:

1. Clutch master cylinder.

2. C. V Joint Boots.

3. Brake Hose (Front Right)

4. Driver Seat beginning to fray.

5. Clutch/pressure plates need replacing.

6. 2nd Gear Synchros need replacing / servicing.

7. Central Locking stopped working on rear left door.

8. carburettor needs constant adjustments.

9. handbrake doesn't work too well anymore.

General Comments:

I own a 1994 fiat uno Pacer SX 5dr 1.4 petrol with 5spd manual gearbox. this is my first vehicle, and most of the problems that I experienced were as a direct result of the previous owner's gross neglect of the car. it performs quite well for a 1400, and is relatively low-cost to maintain. its acceleration is phenomenal! handling is superb for a car of its class and weight... top speeds are not all that good (probably due to the condition of the clutch) and a few strange noises are coming from the front left wheel. overall it's a stunning car and I'm enjoying it! it's a good choice for a beginner car as it is very comfortable and phenomenally easy to drive... I think it deserves an 8/10!

Faults:

Replaced the gearbox at 260000 km with a reconditioned unit.

Replaced rear brake shoes.

Replaced front brake discs.

General Comments:

An absolutely unbelievable car. There just seemed to be no end to it. Nothing ever broke with the exception of the gearbox.

Unfortunately we will never know how long it could have lasted because it was stolen recently.

We have replaced it with a Punto.

Faults:

I have had to replace the clutch twice. Nearly every time I take it for a service or repairs on something, I have to take it back as they have fixed the wrong thing. This is from several dealers, as I have lived in two provinces with the car.

The aftersales service is currently the worst that I have had to endure. After many letters, e-mails etc to the head of Fiat in South Africa, still no joy, and I gave up trying to get the problem sorted. After being told that the car will have a high resale value from Fiat themselves, I still cannot sell the car to actually get money back.

Faults:

Doors leak and dust gets in.

No floor panel for foot.

General Comments:

The vehicle is very cost effective and only this fact that vehicles are so expensive is the only reason I still have this one.

Faults:

I have had absolutely no problems with my Mia. I have no rust whatsoever. The only disadvantage is that the body is fairly soft and dents easily.

It's very reliable and has never broken down or anything.

General Comments:

It's very comfortable and roomy inside the front, but a bit cramped at the back, however this is to be expected as it is a 3door model.

Even though it has a very little engine it accelerates well and goes fine, only battling a bit on sleep uphills with 4 or 5 people in the car.

Faults:

RUST RUST and more RUST.

General Comments:

Purchased from new. Mechanically without fault, but mileage covered is still low.

Major disappointment is the rust which has attacked practically every body panel and chassis.

Although still under FIAT warranty. They were very quick to repudiate, without even looking at the vehicle, because of an "out of time" service. (Not over on mileage, over the 12 month interval for the 2nd service!!)

I am disheartened and disgusted in the extreme with the apathetic attitude of FIAT S.A. and their reluctance to recognise a manufacturing defect at face value. FIAT??? Never again.