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DU54 HGD

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,884 mi
Last recorded165,884 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 165,884 miles

centre exhaust heavily repaired

Fail 21 Apr 2015 165,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2014 160,217 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 160,217 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,445 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 151,445 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 145,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 145,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 139,043 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 139,043 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 131,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 114,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate discoloured

Pass 24 May 2008 92,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 73,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 73,265 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 54,106 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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DU54 HGD is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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