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SW53 OJX

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,511 mi
Last recorded115,511 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 OJX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 115,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake lever has slight free play

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,880 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 83,925 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,004 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 66,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre brake light - 1 LED inoperative

offside sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,021 miles

rear discs corroded

rear wiper torn

slight play n/s track rod

Fail 2 Nov 2009 64,021 miles

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

rear discs corroded

rear wiper torn

slight play n/s track rod

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,274 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,274 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 56,273 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,954 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2008 51,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,149 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 36,090 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OJX is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW53 OJX registered?

SW53 OJX is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is SW53 OJX safe to buy?

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