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P164 KES

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,662 mi
Last recorded172,662 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 KES
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 172,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers wiper arm worn

Fail 13 Sep 2014 172,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers wiper arm worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 166,303 miles

drivers wiper arm worn

o/s front indicator lenz damaged

o/s rear tyre worn close to the wear band

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 166,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

drivers wiper arm worn

o/s front indicator lenz damaged

o/s rear tyre worn close to the wear band

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 158,948 miles

both front brake discs are in poor condition

both rear coil springs are corroded

drivers mirror and cover is damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inside

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 158,948 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs are in poor condition

both rear coil springs are corroded

drivers mirror and cover is damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inside

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 152,043 miles

movement detected at o/s front of steering rack

slight exhaust blow at middle section

Pass 27 Aug 2010 144,755 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers mirror damaged

stop warning light flashing on dash

Fail 27 Aug 2010 144,755 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers mirror damaged

stop warning light flashing on dash

Pass 11 Sep 2009 138,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both front balljoint dust covers split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 132,172 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 132,172 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 125,401 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 118,398 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 118,398 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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P164 KES is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,286 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 P164 KES, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P164 KES is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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