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AK04 MVR

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,413 mi
Last recorded161,413 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 MVR
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 161,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 161,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,049 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all engine mountings worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seats not fitted at time of test

scratches to front windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2020 159,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all engine mountings worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear seats not fitted at time of test

scratches to front windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2019 149,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside screen has slight wiper damage

Fail 5 Jul 2019 149,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper has a damp patch ( no obvious leak

Nearside registration plate lamp not working

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake lower effort than nearside

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

nearside screen has slight wiper damage

Pass 9 Jul 2018 141,352 miles

Offside Front Upper engine stabilizer worn

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear rear ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 141,348 miles

Emissions not tested blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper engine stabilizer worn

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear rear ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 133,248 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 133,248 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 126,428 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 126,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,664 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT AND BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY DUE TO VEHICLE STANDING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

Pass 25 May 2011 73,650 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP MISSING

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

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

Fail 25 May 2011 73,650 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP MISSING

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

Pass 14 May 2010 68,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 May 2010 68,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2009 63,956 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

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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AK04 MVR is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK04 MVR, 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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AK04 MVR is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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