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WM53 HDY

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,847 mi
Last recorded169,847 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HDY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 169,847 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres over 5 years old

original horn switch not working, modified switch fitted, wiring for switch fitted around a pillar

rear wiper missing

service light on

Fail 10 Dec 2015 169,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster incorrectly fitted (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres over 5 years old

original horn switch not working, modified switch fitted, wiring for switch fitted around a pillar

rear wiper missing

service light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 157,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 155,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

handbrake travel front brake inbalance 18 %

residue around fuel filter housing ./

Fail 26 Jul 2013 138,778 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

handbrake travel front brake inbalance 18 %

residue around fuel filter housing ./

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,040 miles

advise offside front link boot split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 116,140 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 116,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

x4 discs worn and lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2010 106,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,312 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,312 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 73,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,402 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 HDY is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WM53 HDY, 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.

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What year was WM53 HDY registered?

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

Is WM53 HDY safe to buy?

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