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X173 FAW

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,730 mi
Last recorded169,730 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 FAW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 169,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 155,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 146,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 133,770 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 133,770 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 124,172 miles

aux belt very poor condition/fraying

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

lower engine mount knocking/deteriorated (poor condition advise replacement)

n/s/f washer jet could be better

o/s mirror backing loose

rear number plate deteriorating

slight knock from steering rack

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

suspension shows age/wear

wipers starting to smear

Fail 30 Jan 2013 124,172 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

aux belt very poor condition/fraying

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

lower engine mount knocking/deteriorated (poor condition advise replacement)

n/s/f washer jet could be better

o/s mirror backing loose

rear number plate deteriorating

slight knock from steering rack

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

suspension shows age/wear

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Dec 2011 111,744 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front wipers starting to smear

general underbody corrosion

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 2 Dec 2010 100,635 miles

exhaust rattling internaly

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge of tread

Pass 18 Nov 2009 90,725 miles

both rear tyres perishing/getting close to wear bars

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on edges (just meets)

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 90,725 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing/getting close to wear bars

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on edges (just meets)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,333 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroding

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

n/s/r indicator loosing colour

slight play front + rear anti -roll bar links

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 13 Nov 2007 77,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Nov 2006 70,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower rear engine mount splitting

slight play o/s/rack end

Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,247 miles

lower rear engine mount splitting

slight play o/s/rack end

Pass 23 Nov 2005 63,743 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

slight damage to center lap belt.

slight play in o/s steering rack end

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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X173 FAW is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 91,131 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 X173 FAW, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X173 FAW registered?

X173 FAW is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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