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AV54 VLG

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

200,652 mi
Last recorded200,652 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VLG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 200,652 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs appear to have been hot/overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various/All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Middle row ()

DPF Centre joint resealed, or possibly split for cleaning at some point

Exhaust noisy Clamp loose (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Middle row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a wear on outer edge, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (16%)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 200,652 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs appear to have been hot/overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various/All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Middle row ()

DPF Centre joint resealed, or possibly split for cleaning at some point

Exhaust noisy Clamp loose (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Middle row ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a wear on outer edge, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative Unable to apply due to items in door pocket (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (16%)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 199,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake performance low. just passed test with 16%

turbo boost pipe air leaking

water low in header tank and rad leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2022 190,027 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 182,490 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 182,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 175,627 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 175,597 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 168,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 155,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 146,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 139,616 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 139,497 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported metal support broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,329 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 126,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,878 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside hand brake effort low

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,531 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,353 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,073 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,676 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 23,676 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AV54 VLG is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV54 VLG, 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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AV54 VLG is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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