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DS51 HME

2002 Fiat Ulysse

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,871 mi
Last recorded154,871 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ulysse86,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 HME
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 154,871 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2012 154,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2011 148,436 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2010 139,669 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 139,669 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 128,659 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

allrear seats not fitted at time of test

exhaust heat shield insucure

lower engine cover insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2009 128,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

allrear seats not fitted at time of test

exhaust heat shield insucure

lower engine cover insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2008

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

offside rear body moulding missing

Fail 13 Nov 2008 118,440 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

noise from engine small piece missing from near side rear reflector horn noise just within limits.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 110,276 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 99,987 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 99,987 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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DS51 HME is a 2002 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 86,300 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 DS51 HME, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS51 HME registered?

DS51 HME is a 2002 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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