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AD04 VFL

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,181 mi
Last recorded65,181 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 VFL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,181 miles

Both outer CV boots perishing

Seat belts in boot not tested

Fail 11 Dec 2017 65,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both outer CV boots perishing

Oil level low

Seat belts in boot not tested

Slight exhaust blow centre to rear

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,518 miles

Head light on 0/s full of water

Middle seat belt slow to retract

N/s front shocker damp

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low

Slight play in steering system

Undertray hanging off

Fail 8 Dec 2016 63,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Head light on 0/s full of water

Middle seat belt slow to retract

N/s front shocker damp

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low

Slight play in steering system

Undertray hanging off

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 61,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs rusty

o/s/front brake fluctuation

oil very low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning light does not illuminate

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outter edge

rear coil springs rusty

rear discs and pads worn low

rear exhaust box hitting against o/s/r coil spring

rear exhaust box in poor condition and slightly blowing

tracking recommended

Fail 24 Nov 2014 59,770 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning light does not illuminate

coolant level very low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outter edge

oil level very low

rear coil springs rusty

rear discs and pads worn low

rear exhaust box hitting against o/s/r coil spring

rear exhaust box in poor condition and slightly blowing

tracking recommended

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n,s,f tyre worn on its outer edge

o,s door mirror slightly insecure

oil leak

service lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n,s,f tyre worn on its outer edge

o,s door mirror slightly insecure

oil leak

service lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,141 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

engine bay fuse box/multifunction control module cover missing

o,s sliding door inop

o,s,f door mirror slightly insecure

service lamp illuminated indicating vehicle overdue a scheduled service

Fail 30 Nov 2012 52,139 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

engine bay fuse box/multifunction control module cover missing

o,s sliding door inop

o,s,f door mirror slightly insecure

service lamp illuminated indicating vehicle overdue a scheduled service

Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,896 miles

Offside rear has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Service due

Unable to open offside sidedoor

Fail 28 Nov 2011 47,895 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Service due

Unable to open offside sidedoor

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,626 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread which is leaking but is repairable

Service due

Fail 1 Dec 2010 43,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread which is leaking but is repairable

Service due

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted at all centre row seats and nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

service indicator illuminated

Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted at all centre row seats and nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

service indicator illuminated

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2008 36,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,780 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 33,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

child seats fitted to o,s+ n,s c entre seats and n,s,r seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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AD04 VFL is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 83,084 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 VFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD04 VFL is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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