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X865 DBU

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026
Fail 14 Apr 2026

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 45,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024
Pass 18 Apr 2023 142,568 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 142,560 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 142,372 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 142,372 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 141,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 141,233 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 140,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 138,629 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 138,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 136,943 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 135,181 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 135,178 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 131,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 128,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 128,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 125,891 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 125,891 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 123,224 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 118,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 114,645 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 114,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 107,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 98,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 93,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 78,198 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 58,659 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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X865 DBU is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X865 DBU, 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 X865 DBU registered?

X865 DBU is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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