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HG51 VPM

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,089 mi
Last recorded73,089 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VPM
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2015 73,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes leaking on abs unit (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake noisy when wheel rotated suspect shoes have come off in side drum

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

brakes req a proper inspection including pipes not visable at time of mot test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside tail lamp 1x bulb out

Fail 8 Nov 2012 70,546 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside tail lamp 1x bulb out

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,815 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,498 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 56,498 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,009 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,333 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,468 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,984 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 27,984 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HG51 VPM is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 86,276 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 HG51 VPM, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG51 VPM is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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