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DN05 YVC

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

177,978 mi
Last recorded177,978 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 YVC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 177,978 miles

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)

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

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

Fail 5 Sep 2016 177,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak small ()

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

tested in wet condition

Fail 4 Aug 2016 177,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 170,889 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 170,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 162,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tested wet conditions

Pass 28 Jul 2014 162,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tested wet conditions

Pass 31 Jul 2013 154,095 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 154,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 145,677 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper u/s

unable to check front brake pads

Fail 27 Jul 2012 145,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper u/s

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 22 Jul 2011 136,432 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 136,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to limit.....

front brake pads appear low....

n/s/f side lamp dim , advise replacement bulb....

n/s/r inner tyre tread uneven , advise replacement tyre.....

play felt at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar drop links....

Pass 24 Jul 2010 121,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

brake pedal rubber grip missing but brake pedal is grooved providing grip

nearside rear brake slight binding

nearside rear tyre tread starting to distort

offside rear tyre tread starting to distort

Pass 25 Jul 2009 102,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 86,199 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear most seats

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

handbrake travel

movement in steering

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Jun 2008 86,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 child seats fitted to rear most seats

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

handbrake travel

movement in steering

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit on edges and perished advise replacment

windscreen chipped

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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DN05 YVC is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 85,000 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 DN05 YVC, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN05 YVC registered?

DN05 YVC is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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