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FE54 LWU

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,732 mi
Last recorded182,732 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LWU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 182,732 miles

all metal brake pipes

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 May 2016 182,728 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

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

all metal brake pipes

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 182,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 176,262 miles

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

rear brake discs are worn

Fail 21 May 2013 176,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 21 Nov 2012 167,425 miles

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

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 154,382 miles

slight wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 23 May 2012 154,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2011 143,896 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 114,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 May 2011 129,382 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 May 2011 129,382 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,261 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 110,218 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 99,592 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 72,865 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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FE54 LWU is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FE54 LWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE54 LWU registered?

FE54 LWU is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is FE54 LWU safe to buy?

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