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RN53 VYD

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VYD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,380 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 91,808 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust repair acceptable

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2011 74,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2010 67,570 miles

Offside CV gaiter secure but slight grease seepage

Offside handbrake lower efficiency than nearside

Pass 22 Aug 2009 56,902 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,865 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer edge

offside rear tyres worn almost to wear bars

rear exhaust deteriorated-may require attention soon!

slight play steering offside

Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,865 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer edge

offside parkbrake effort relatively poor

offside rear tyres worn almost to wear bars

rear exhaust deteriorated-may require attention soon!

slight play steering offside

Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,475 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 44,475 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,025 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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RN53 VYD is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

RN53 VYD is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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