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DU51 LXL

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 LXL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 123,136 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s mirror caseing loose

Fail 1 Nov 2007 123,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s blade wrong size

n/s mirror caseing loose

Pass 16 Oct 2006 115,424 miles

Play in steering rack

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen marked

Fail 14 Oct 2006 115,351 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack

windscreen marked

Pass 14 Oct 2006 115,351 miles

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

play in steering rack

windscreen marked

Fail 14 Oct 2006 115,351 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

windscreen marked

Pass 29 Oct 2005 107,143 miles

n/s front rear door will not open

Fail 29 Oct 2005 107,143 miles

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

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

n/s front rear door will not open

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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DU51 LXL is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 86,276 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 DU51 LXL, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU51 LXL registered?

DU51 LXL is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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