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WV04 TFA

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,597 mi
Last recorded123,597 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 TFA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,597 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 123,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,160 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 118,160 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,556 miles

Mist Of Oil Around Engine

Offside Front Inner Rack Arm Has Slight Play

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 111,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Mist Of Oil Around Engine

Offside Front Inner Rack Arm Has Slight Play

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 105,336 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 105,319 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,885 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

washer jets loose nearside

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,371 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 92,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,513 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,159 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,203 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 43,858 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 43,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WV04 TFA is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV04 TFA, 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 WV04 TFA registered?

WV04 TFA is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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