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LV05 VFK

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,331 mi
Last recorded105,331 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VFK
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,059 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,058 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,463 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,454 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 90,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,051 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,051 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,641 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 77,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 69,977 miles

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

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

exhaust has slight blowing.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,977 miles

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

exhaust has slight blowing.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,481 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,664 miles

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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LV05 VFK is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV05 VFK, 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 LV05 VFK registered?

LV05 VFK is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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