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VN05 UWO

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

235,987 mi
Last recorded235,987 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 UWO
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 235,987 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 235,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 227,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 227,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 220,131 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 211,258 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted

Items removed from drivers view

Minor weep of oil from engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Spare tyre below 1.6mm

Wipers slightly poor

Pass 13 Mar 2015 204,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 204,203 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 187,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 186,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 158,187 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 158,151 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 145,015 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 145,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 130,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,577 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,755 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 38,744 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,839 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,844 miles

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

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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VN05 UWO is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN05 UWO, 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 VN05 UWO registered?

VN05 UWO is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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