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WV51 ZXJ

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 ZXJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door handle in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2022

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021

Offside Front Upper Squeak when engine turned on /off ,mounting or a pulley ?

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react imbalance till fully pressed to lock lazy cylinder ? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general but has been wax-oiled. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Squeak when engine turned on /off ,mounting or a pulley ?

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react imbalance till fully pressed to lock lazy cylinder ? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general but has been wax-oiled. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,065 miles

ABS module mounting brackets corroded.

Corrosion on offside rear inner sill.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroding.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking near centre support. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear suspension springs corroding.

Rear suspension springs corroding.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 77,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

ABS module mounting brackets corroded.

Corrosion on offside rear inner sill.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking near centre support. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear suspension springs corroding.

Rear suspension springs corroding.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,719 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,711 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 74,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,952 miles

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

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,137 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2015 71,136 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,274 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 1,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,557 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,057 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2006 34,766 miles

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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WV51 ZXJ is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WV51 ZXJ, 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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WV51 ZXJ is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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