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SM55 XLJ

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,247 mi
Last recorded102,247 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XLJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,247 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 102,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,406 miles

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

front brake discs are deterioating

possible oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,807 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f strut top mount slightly tight

Fail 4 Sep 2012 91,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f strut top mount slightly tight

Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,652 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back exhaust hitting bumper

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 86,652 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back exhaust hitting bumper

nsr coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,437 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,824 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,296 miles

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

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

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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SM55 XLJ is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM55 XLJ, 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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SM55 XLJ is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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