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WP51 GVY

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,983 mi
Last recorded143,983 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 GVY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 143,983 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2014 143,961 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 136,392 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 136,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 129,182 miles

alternator belt frayed

no rear most seats fitted at the time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2012 129,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alternator belt frayed

no rear most seats fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2011 119,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 110,464 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 101,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside inner washer jet not working

rear seats missing unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,448 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside inner washer jet not working

rear seats missing unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 26 Aug 2008 91,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to test rear seat belts as rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2008 91,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to test rear seat belts as rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2007 86,510 miles

ADVISE o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split †ADVISE rear discs corroded †ADVISE front discs in poor condition †ADVISE centre section of exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 72,381 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES CRACKED AND SPLITTING

CHIP IN WINDSCEEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON EDGES

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING RACK ON NEARSIDE

UNABLE TO OPEN NEARSIDE SLIDING DOOR

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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WP51 GVY is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 86,276 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 WP51 GVY, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WP51 GVY registered?

WP51 GVY is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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