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DU54 HCV

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,457 mi
Last recorded132,457 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HCV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,457 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Eml inoperative

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 132,457 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Eml inoperative

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 123,965 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector damage n/s

rear exhaust box has major 1st skin corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2019 123,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit with uneven wear and sidewall degreation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall split and degreation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector damage n/s

both front tyres have edge wear

o/s mirror glass damage

rear exhaust box has major 1st skin corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2018 117,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 117,102 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,013 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,840 miles

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 111,840 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,469 miles

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

engine management light on

front registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 103,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,817 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2013 101,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,749 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

front down pipe starting to crack

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 98,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

front down pipe starting to crack

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,708 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint dust cover split

no spare wheel

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint dust coverr split

Fail 12 Sep 2011 95,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint dust cover split

no spare wheel

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint dust coverr split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 89,215 miles

front registration plate cracked

rear wiper blade spliting

spare wheel missing

spare wheel securing cable broken

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,723 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front registration plate cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2009 83,723 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front registration plate cracked

high level stop light inoprative

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,936 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2008 76,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2007 70,481 miles

damage evident to front number plate

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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DU54 HCV is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DU54 HCV, 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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DU54 HCV is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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