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X961 GLA

2000 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,362 mi
Last recorded165,362 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ulysse91,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 GLA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 165,362 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 165,357 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 159,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 159,647 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 150,935 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 150,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 142,542 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 131,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

noise from gear box bell housing.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 131,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

noise from gear box bell housing.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,867 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 94,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,125 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 74,125 miles

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

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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X961 GLA is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 X961 GLA, 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 X961 GLA registered?

X961 GLA is a 2000 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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