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W973 KAW

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 KAW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 146,358 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rattling

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Jul 2010 146,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rattling

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2009 141,277 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 131,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear outer door will not open from the out side

offside rear seat missing at time of the mot test

Fail 16 Jun 2008 131,505 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear outer door will not open from the out side

offside rear seat missing at time of the mot test

Pass 18 May 2007 124,336 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 124,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted to off side rear seat not allowing full inspection of the belt

off side rear door cannot be opened from the out side

there is fluid on the cylinder head that look's like diesel around the injectors but can not find a visable leak

Pass 16 May 2006 106,524 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 106,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W973 KAW is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W973 KAW, 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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W973 KAW is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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