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X542 DFT

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,916 mi
Last recorded136,916 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 DFT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 136,916 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 136,906 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jul 2014 136,880 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 126,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,215 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 116,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r door damaged

steering system play

Fail 23 Jul 2010

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r door damaged

steering system play

Pass 25 Jul 2009

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear door wont open

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 50 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,686 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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X542 DFT is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X542 DFT, 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 X542 DFT registered?

X542 DFT is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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