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V489 GUX

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,544 mi
Last recorded156,544 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 GUX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 156,544 miles

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

Seat belt plastic covers missing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 146,109 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside/offside front seat belt locking devices outer covers missing

Fail 4 Apr 2017 145,935 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint lift (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside/offside front seat belt locking devices outer covers missing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 137,333 miles

Nearside Front seat belt locking device outer cover missing

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 136,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated signs of splits (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle has to operated several times before it opens (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle has to be operated several times before opening (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front seat belt locking device outer cover missing

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 127,935 miles

Nearside front seat belt buckle casing incomplete, but not effecting operation.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 127,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front seat belt buckle casing incomplete, but not effecting operation.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,792 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,653 miles

All coil springs rusty

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

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

Rear stabilizer bar rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 93,214 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,702 miles

Babyseat fitted O/S center seat

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

O/S/F light lense cracked but not showing white light

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,702 miles

Babyseat fitted O/S center seat

O/S/F light lense cracked but not showing white light

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,567 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,752 miles

n/s rear door inop

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2008 76,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s rear door inop

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,402 miles

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

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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V489 GUX is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 91,131 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 V489 GUX, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V489 GUX is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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