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FV53 YBR

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 YBR
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,465 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,811 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,212 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,037 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,732 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,857 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,857 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,499 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,735 miles

cam belt due at 72,000 or 5 years?

Fail 4 Feb 2013 44,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cam belt due at 72,000 or 5 years?

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,859 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,457 miles

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

n/s/r tyrte worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2011 40,457 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyrte worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,108 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,911 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 32,911 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,267 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 22,267 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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FV53 YBR is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FV53 YBR, 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 FV53 YBR registered?

FV53 YBR is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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