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SUI 3172

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,969 mi
Last recorded79,969 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 3172
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,969 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 73,168 miles

front brake discs are worn

Fail 26 Apr 2014 73,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perished but no cord on show

Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perished but no cord on show

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s handbrake could be better

some corrosion to o/s rear disc

some wear to front discs

Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s handbrake could be better

some corrosion to o/s rear disc

some wear to front discs

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,787 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2011 64,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,287 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,802 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,873 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 42,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,277 miles

both front wiper blads split

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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SUI 3172 is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SUI 3172, 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 SUI 3172 registered?

SUI 3172 is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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