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PY53 MKD

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,259 mi
Last recorded160,259 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 MKD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 160,259 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 160,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 147,140 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 146,864 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 132,559 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 132,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 120,189 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 109,000 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2010 99,067 miles

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 wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2009 94,690 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 94,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2008 86,935 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,446 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 MKD is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey 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 PY53 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

PY53 MKD is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is PY53 MKD safe to buy?

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