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DV05 VHC

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,474 mi
Last recorded147,474 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VHC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 147,474 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 147,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 138,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,541 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 132,616 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,265 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 128,257 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 119,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,909 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 110,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,251 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 101,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,035 miles

nearside front brake disc badly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,080 miles

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 20 Apr 2010 91,080 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,873 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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DV05 VHC is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 85,000 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 DV05 VHC, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV05 VHC registered?

DV05 VHC is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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