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MT54 PLV

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,111 mi
Last recorded141,111 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 PLV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 141,111 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded/ weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 135,267 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded/ weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 127,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 120,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (tie bar) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in track rod (tie bar) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in track rod (tie bar) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 115,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in track rod (tie bar) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in track rod (tie bar) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside - lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,149 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,338 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 102,295 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 102,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators & cracked in between tread

Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,470 miles

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

front exhaust union corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear has cracking in tread

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,769 miles

rear exhaust box corroded also front section

rear ns lamp has water in lense ,lights all working ok

small stone chip in bottom centre of front screen

Fail 8 Dec 2015 84,769 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded also front section

rear ns lamp has water in lense ,lights all working ok

Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,116 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,093 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 73,093 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 66,960 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,620 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 61,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,149 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split at ends but still clearing screen

rear exhaust union corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,021 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,955 miles

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

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

slight stiffness on accelerator cable

slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,874 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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MT54 PLV is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT54 PLV, 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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MT54 PLV is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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