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HY05 VTZ

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,408 mi
Last recorded135,408 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VTZ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 135,408 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

rear/seats/missing/at/test/belts/not/checked

Fail 3 Aug 2018 135,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine/light/on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut/top/bearing/worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing door/glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear/seats/missing/at/test/date/belts/notchecked

Pass 5 Aug 2017 130,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 121,835 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,154 miles

offside rear light slight crack

rear exhaust outer cover deteriorated slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2014 93,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside rear light slight crack

rear exhaust outer cover deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,855 miles

rear exhaust system outer cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2013 92,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside rear seat slightly insecure

rear exhaust system outer cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2012 86,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight noise in o/s/f suspension

Pass 30 May 2012 86,448 miles

Slight noise in o/s/f suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,586 miles

Advise corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Advise front brake discs badly pitted and defacing

Advise rear brake pads low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 75,584 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Advise front brake discs badly pitted and defacing

Advise rear brake pads low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,445 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER OUTTA EDGES SLIGHTLY PITTED

ADVISE STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,445 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER OUTTA EDGES SLIGHTLY PITTED

ADVISE STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,096 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,197 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 54,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HY05 VTZ is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HY05 VTZ, 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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HY05 VTZ is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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