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VX55 VHO

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,788 mi
Last recorded76,788 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VHO
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oily residue on fuel filter no visible drip

Fail 4 Oct 2023 76,788 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oily residue on fuel filter no visible drip

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,408 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

eml on

fuel filter oily no visible drip

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,577 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oily residue on fuel filter

under tray not fully secure

Fail 14 Oct 2020 73,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oily residue on fuel filter

under tray not fully secure

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,110 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,160 miles

eml on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,717 miles

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

management light on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,717 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,245 miles

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on inner edge 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

engine management light stays on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,439 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,445 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 58,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 53,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate temporarily fitted using cable ties

Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,977 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 48,977 miles

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,798 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

slight possible intermitant fault at main beam switch

Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel slightly long

slight possible intermitant fault at main beam switch

Fail 19 Nov 2009 42,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,794 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,413 miles

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

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre

wipers smeering screen

Fail 25 Nov 2008 40,413 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre

wipers smeering screen

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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VX55 VHO is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX55 VHO, 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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VX55 VHO is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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