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FM53 VDD

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,124 mi
Last recorded139,124 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 VDD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2019 139,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jan 2019 139,124 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 132,959 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 132,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,694 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 117,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,443 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,910 miles

airbag light on

Pass 11 Feb 2012 93,387 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side front head lamp mounting cracked still secure

Fail 15 Feb 2011 83,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front head lamp mounting cracked still secure

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,523 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,542 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 60,542 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,977 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FM53 VDD is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM53 VDD, 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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What year was FM53 VDD registered?

FM53 VDD is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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