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WM53 HDV

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

185,240 mi
Last recorded185,240 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HDV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 185,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 183,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 183,170 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 180,030 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 178,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 174,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 169,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 157,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 147,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,025 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 117,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,616 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 45,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

n/s/f tyre low to 2mm inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,139 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

n/s/f tyre low to 2mm inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,016 miles

front both and rear both brake disc slight corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,222 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 32,090 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,076 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 20,076 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,321 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 17,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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WM53 HDV is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 83,084 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 WM53 HDV, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM53 HDV registered?

WM53 HDV is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is WM53 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 HDV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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