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RN53 VXX

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VXX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,061 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 7 Feb 2012 85,059 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Centre Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,571 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 81,570 miles

Offside 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)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 68,408 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,203 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 61,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RN53 VXX is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RN53 VXX, 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 RN53 VXX registered?

RN53 VXX is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is RN53 VXX safe to buy?

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