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LW53 HTF

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,620 mi
Last recorded97,620 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HTF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,620 miles

EML Light on

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 97,615 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML Light on

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,413 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Large covers fitted

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

Seat belts not tested center middle and both rear

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 89,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Large covers fitted

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

Seat belts not tested center middle and both rear

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,723 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 83,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,030 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,026 miles

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

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Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,361 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,534 miles

3rd row rear seats not fitted at time of test, not allowing inspection of their seat belts

Both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 40,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

3rd row rear seats not fitted at time of test, not allowing inspection of their seat belts

Both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,883 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 31,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,800 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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LW53 HTF is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LW53 HTF, 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 LW53 HTF registered?

LW53 HTF is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is LW53 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 HTF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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