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P501 KFS

1996 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

186,032 mi
Last recorded186,032 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ulysse119,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 KFS
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 186,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 186,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2011 167,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 147,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight side to side movement on hand brake lever

Fail 8 Jan 2010 157,373 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

slight side to side movement on hand brake lever

Pass 9 Jan 2009 150,927 miles

both front upper strut mounts rusty

child seat fitted

offside rear, rear seat missing

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Jan 2009 150,863 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front upper strut mounts rusty

child seat fitted

offside rear, rear seat missing

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Jan 2008 135,147 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 135,144 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f door mirror housing insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2007 129,870 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 129,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 119,176 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 119,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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P501 KFS is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 119,951 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 P501 KFS, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P501 KFS registered?

P501 KFS is a 1996 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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