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SW53 OHU

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 OHU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 112,174 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism weak

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

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 26 Oct 2018 112,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism weak

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

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 28 Oct 2017 103,625 miles

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

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2017 103,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,362 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 100,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,583 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 97,544 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,268 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,553 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 84,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,957 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 52,953 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,158 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 35,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 35,125 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,650 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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SW53 OHU is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW53 OHU, 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 SW53 OHU registered?

SW53 OHU is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is SW53 OHU safe to buy?

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