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GD05 JLU

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,021 mi
Last recorded194,021 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 JLU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 194,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 May 2013 193,979 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 May 2011 184,098 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 184,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 175,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 175,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

raer seats removed

Pass 13 Mar 2009 165,451 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 165,439 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GD05 JLU is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GD05 JLU, 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 GD05 JLU registered?

GD05 JLU is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 August 2005.

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