Faults:

Faulty radiator fan switch.

Broken passenger electric window switch.

Intermittent oil temperature reading.

General Comments:

As you can see above, all problems are electrical! It's a Fiat, if you're gonna buy one, expect it.

I love it, though most of my friends hate it, as with most Fiats, you either love or hate them. Much better and more reponsive than my Nova GTE. More subtle than a 5 Turbo, less common than an RS turbo.

Handling requires at least two weeks notice before a bend; as do the brakes. Discs all round; but they don't help.

If you're particularly rough with cars, then don't buy one: you will break it! That said, they were built to be driven enthusiastically. The engine is superb, take care of it (Mobil 1 every 4k) and it will go on like a train forever.

If you're a new ('boy racer') driver, don't buy one: you will kill yourself. It is very unforgiving. It's so much fun though; the turbo is more fun than any bass box thumping stereo. Get it right and this car is so rewarding to drive. I've driven '000's of miles up and down the country every day for 3 years; I kept a clean licence until I bought this! It just begs to be 'driven' everywhere.

If you manage to find a good one, buy it. Have fun and don't kill yourself!

Faults:

Nothing major, although brake pipes, exhaust, fan belt and cam belt all needed changing the first time I took it for an MOT.

There are also several electrical faults which are a complete mystery, for example the rear screen wash does not work, even though there is nothing wrong with the motor and the wires are not corroded.

General Comments:

This is a very reliablework horse, starts first time, and there is an amazing amount of space inside for such a small car.

The build quality is a big improvement on my previous first generation Uno (also a fire engine model), although there are a few spots of rust appearing on the doors which I am having to keep on top of. This second generation model is however much heavier and this, along with the cat, makes it much slower in the acceleration stakes. It is not as much fun to drive as my first Uno, although it is much more stable on the motorway.

All in all, a good buy, and a lot cheaper than the competition.

Faults:

Nothing touch wood.

General Comments:

This car is madness on wheels. Acceleration is explosive and even though Fiat say 0-60 comes in 7.7, I think it's more like 6.7. Tops, I think my car will do 140mph although I have never had the room to prove this!

A great little hot hatch that's faster than any car I've driven before.

Faults:

Well I hope that you have some spare time on your hands.

The first week I bought the car it needed a cylinder head gasket, then shortly after that the engine blew so I replaced the engine from a scrap yard.

It's had a complete clutch system fitted, brake discs and pads, (but the brakes still squeak even though I've changed them), drive shaft oil seal and a complete exhaust.

The rear dampers also squeak.

New cam belt.

Plugs and leads.

Distributor cap because the car was misfiring.

I also replaced the sump because the original one was corroded and leaking oil.

I have done most of these jobs myself otherwise I would have had to scrap the car.

The gear box is very poor and stiff to use.

Still, touch wood I've had no problems for six months, I don't think there's anything left to replace.

General Comments:

Don't buy one, these cars are rubbish. If you did, check the front of the sump, they have problems with corrosion due to the angle of the engine, thus very big oil leaks.

I actually bought the car for my wife two years ago as a little runner (big mistake). I even got a low mileage model with a full Fiat service history and only two former owners. I would be very interested to hear from any other Fiat Uno owners who have had similar problems or is mine a one off demon? I'll keep my eye open on this web site for further future comments on this model.

Faults:

Head gasket blew at 50,000.

New exhaust fitted, new front wheel bearing, handbrake cable replaced, new battery, faulty electrics.

Drivers door rusted through completely plus both front wings need replacing due to rust.

General Comments:

What a lemon! Though hasn't caused any problems for a long while now, if you have to buy one make sure it's an excellent example.