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RV05 KPA

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,313 mi
Last recorded141,313 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 KPA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 141,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn shoulders and close too wear bars

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f+o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,407 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 118,569 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,579 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Minor exhaust leak from centre pipe

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,526 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,443 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,632 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,492 miles

rear tyres wearing thin on outer edges

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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RV05 KPA is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RV05 KPA, 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.

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What year was RV05 KPA registered?

RV05 KPA is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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