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DS53 FGA

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,209 mi
Last recorded131,209 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 FGA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 131,209 miles

Lower effort on offside parking brake

Fail 22 Jul 2008 131,058 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 118,621 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 88,918 miles

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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DS53 FGA is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DS53 FGA, 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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What year was DS53 FGA registered?

DS53 FGA is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is DS53 FGA safe to buy?

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