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DV04 FWU

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,582 mi
Last recorded242,582 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FWU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 242,582 miles

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

Engine management light on dash

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

rear screen wiper mechanism faulty/insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 207,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 176,071 miles

1. rear screen wiper mechanism faulty/insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 176,069 miles

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

Nearside 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)

1. rear screen wiper mechanism faulty/insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 142,286 miles

Oil leak

engine lamp on

n/s/f head lamp bracket damaged

n/s/f tyre has small lumps on outer wall

Fail 11 Sep 2013 142,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine lamp on

n/s/f head lamp bracket damaged

n/s/f tyre has small lumps on outer wall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,876 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 103,274 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,081 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 96,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 78,844 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 11,727 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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DV04 FWU is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV04 FWU, 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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DV04 FWU is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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