CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL05 WUW

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

111,656 mi
Last recorded111,656 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WUW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 111,656 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes are corroded where they clip to the body. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.90 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.40 mm. Nail in the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 111,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes are corroded where they clip to the body. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.90 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.40 mm. Nail in the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,257 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes are corroded where they clip to the body. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses are dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades are split at the ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 101,252 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The metal pipe section of the flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The end section of the offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The end section of the offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes are corroded where they clip to the body. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses are dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades are split at the ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,445 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes are corroded in the centre where they clip to the body. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.80 mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The metal pipe section of the flexible hose is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear No rear seat belts tested.

Fail 27 Sep 2023 87,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes are corroded in the centre where they clip to the body. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.80 mm and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The metal pipe section of the flexible hose is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear No rear seat belts tested.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,220 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 76,219 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,557 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 65,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,371 miles

restristed movement nearside brake

Fail 13 Oct 2020 59,371 miles

restristed movement nearside brake

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges due to low inflation

Rear tail pipe missing off exhaust

Fail 14 Oct 2019 51,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges due to low inflation

Rear tail pipe missing off exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,438 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 43,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,204 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Jul 2016 40,204 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads low

Fail 13 Jun 2015 35,010 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 35,010 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,483 miles

exhaust back box corroded at the joint

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,848 miles

offside rear seat not fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2013 28,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front lower ball joint covers splitting

offside rear seat not fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,256 miles

o/s rear seat removed

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,420 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,729 miles

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

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
Full Fiat Ulysse reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL05 WUW is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PL05 WUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL05 WUW?

You can check the full history of PL05 WUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL05 WUW registered?

PL05 WUW is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is PL05 WUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 WUW shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL05 WUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL05 WUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.