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MA05 XHD

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,428 mi
Last recorded123,428 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XHD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bold! advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 123,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bold! advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,409 miles

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

RBT park brake efficiency 19%

front brake pads low

Fail 18 Feb 2015 116,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,883 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

several child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 107,161 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

several child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,759 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 76,080 miles

o/s rear exhaust deteriorated

Coolant leak

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,080 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

o/s rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,294 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,294 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,536 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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MA05 XHD is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MA05 XHD, 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 MA05 XHD registered?

MA05 XHD is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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