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SV55 XFL

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,874 mi
Last recorded76,874 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XFL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

passenger air bag deactivated

Fail 21 Oct 2016 76,874 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

passenger air bag deactivated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 60,357 miles

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front airbag switched off

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,493 miles

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

n/s/front air bag light on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/front air bag light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,123 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 44,839 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,655 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s/r seatbelt not able to be fully tested, child seat

secondary water heating pipes to rear badly corroded and leaking.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 34,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

o/s/r seatbelt not able to be fully tested, child seat

secondary water heating pipes to rear badly corroded and leaking.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,149 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 24,096 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 14,554 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SV55 XFL is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SV55 XFL, 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 SV55 XFL registered?

SV55 XFL is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is SV55 XFL safe to buy?

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