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DU04 PLZ

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,188 mi
Last recorded156,188 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 PLZ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 156,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 28 Oct 2013 156,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 19 Oct 2012 139,840 miles

1 bulb not working in centre stop lamp.

N/s mirror glass cracked.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 139,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1 bulb not working in centre stop lamp.

N/s mirror glass cracked.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 134,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear no plates damaged & poor condition.

Front brake discs slightly worn & rear inner discs faces poor condition.

Minor cut in n/s front outer tyre wall.

N/s mirror glass damaged.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 134,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Long handbrake travel.

N/s mirror glass damaged.

Oil leak

Rear no plate deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 126,320 miles

Front no plate damaged & rear in slightly poor condition.

Oil leak

Slight fluffing to o/s front seatbelt.

o/s rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 126,320 miles

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

Front no plate damaged & rear in slightly poor condition.

Oil leak

Slight fluffing to o/s front seatbelt.

o/s rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 118,330 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

handbrake has slight sideways movement

Fail 4 Aug 2009 118,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake has slight sideways movement

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2008 108,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake near end of travel

offside wiper split

Fail 12 Jul 2008 108,113 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake near end of travel

offside wiper split

Pass 16 Aug 2007 97,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 81,564 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,994 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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DU04 PLZ is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU04 PLZ, 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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DU04 PLZ is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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