1992 Fiat Uno Formula review from UK and Ireland

Nothing, but then I have only had this car for a few months, and I've covered approximately 3000 miles. Uses a lot of water very quickly though.

The car is very well built in terms of mechanical components, although the bodywork and interior feel flimsy. The slightest knock causes the body to dent; The slightest bump in the road rattles the dash like a babies rattle, but every thing's still in one piece. Paintwork chips easily though.

Obviously this isn't a performance car, so I'm not going to criticize it on how slow it is. But for what it is, the performance isn't as bad as you might think (the fact that the car is very light helps). It cruises nicely on the motorway, despite only having a four speed gear box.

The ride is soft, but bouncy, so as you might expect, it leans a lot round corners. The wheels were nicked from a parts bin from a pram factory, so this makes it lean even more round bends. Despite this, the handling is very precise, and everything on the road surface can be felt through the steering wheel.

The car doesn't have power steering, but whatever anyone else tells you, you don't need it: it's very small and light, so parking is a doddle.

Practicality is one of the Uno's high points. The boot is more than adequate for my needs. It has more interior room than many cars in the class above! Seats four in comfort, five at a squeeze. I've driven for hours on end, and the seats remain as comfortable as ever. I've driven half the distance in a Ford Focus, and I've had to get out for a rest.

The styling is dated, but you don't buy an Uno for style. So overall, it's a chap to buy, cheap to run car, that's fun, practical, comfortable and perhaps above all, fun to drive.