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NG04 FVW

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,122 mi
Last recorded146,122 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 FVW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 146,122 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 117,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,261 miles

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

nsr tyre perishing.

o/s handbrake showing lower effort than n/s.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 11,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nsr tyre perishing.

o/s handbrake showing lower effort than n/s.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,024 miles

center row,center seat and nsr seat not fitted , so seatbelts not tested.

os center row seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 96,024 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

center row,center seat and nsr seat not fitted , so seatbelts not tested.

os center row seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear handbrake reading quite a bit lower than nearside

Fail 26 Mar 2011 83,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear handbrake reading quite a bit lower than nearside

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,012 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn on edges and on 3mm

slight play in rack

Fail 17 Mar 2010 74,012 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front and rear tyres worn on edges and on 3mm

slight play in rack

Pass 23 May 2009 63,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2009 63,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 51,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2007 39,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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NG04 FVW is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NG04 FVW, 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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NG04 FVW is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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