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HV54 OPB

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

141,275 mi
Last recorded141,275 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 OPB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 141,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 141,275 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 135,827 miles

Hand Brake performance 17% minimum pass16% requires adjustment

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,357 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 131,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 127,750 miles

Hand brake performance 17% minimum pass 16%

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 120,240 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 120,240 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 114,426 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,426 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 107,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 107,263 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 106,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 May 2017 105,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre deep cracks between treads

Pass 6 May 2016 105,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 6 May 2016 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 11 May 2015 104,949 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,010 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 May 2013 93,204 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

bottom of rear springs starting to get rusty

engine oil leaks

slight play at power rack o/s

Fail 8 May 2013 93,204 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

bottom of rear springs starting to get rusty

engine oil leaks

slight play at power rack o/s

Pass 4 May 2012 82,201 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear back box mounting bracket broken

Fail 4 May 2012 82,201 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear back box mounting bracket broken

Pass 6 May 2011 69,562 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear tyre starting to scrub on outer edges

rubbing noise at n/s rear back plate area

Fail 5 May 2011 69,562 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear tyre starting to scrub on outer edges

rubbing noise at n/s rear back plate area

Pass 4 May 2010 59,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,007 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 46,823 miles

front brake discs distorted and getting low

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play in steering column

Pass 6 May 2008 37,604 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 37,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HV54 OPB is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HV54 OPB, 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 HV54 OPB registered?

HV54 OPB is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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