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WP51 GXL

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

2,547 mi
Last recorded2,547 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 2,547 miles

Engine management light is on.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 2,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box join very loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Front Sidelight is dull

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear springs slightly corroded

nearside front strut top mount slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount excessivly corroded (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear springs slightly corroded

nearside front strut top mount slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

REAR NO. PLATE POOR

n/s door mirror cracked

washer jets poor

Fail 28 Oct 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

REAR NO. PLATE POOR

n/s door mirror cracked

washer jets poor

Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,666 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r sidelight not working

Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,082 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,075 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r sidelight bulb out

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint dust caps split

Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint dust caps split

Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 66,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,261 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 61,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,586 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 54,586 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,175 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 45,997 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,575 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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 GXL is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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