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PY53 CDF

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 CDF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,680 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 89,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 75,781 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear in parking brake lever

Fail 29 Nov 2011 75,781 miles

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

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

wear in parking brake lever

Fail 24 Nov 2011 75,776 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

wear in parking brake lever

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,586 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 67,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,099 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 49,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,239 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,406 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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PY53 CDF is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY53 CDF, 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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What year was PY53 CDF registered?

PY53 CDF is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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