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WL05 GZE

2005 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,558 mi
Last recorded214,558 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ulysse85,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 GZE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 214,558 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

all rear seats removed at time of test

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 214,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing + clutch pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

all rear seats removed at time of test

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 185,354 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear silencer mounting bracket corrodded.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 185,354 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer mounting bracket corrodded.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 162,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2013 162,109 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 135,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp wire broken

Fail 18 Oct 2012 135,625 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp wire broken

Pass 11 Oct 2011 99,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,679 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 34,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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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WL05 GZE is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WL05 GZE, 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 WL05 GZE registered?

WL05 GZE is a 2005 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is WL05 GZE safe to buy?

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