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Y159 CCE

2001 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,824 mi
Last recorded140,824 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 CCE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 140,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

Fail 4 Mar 2017 140,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 134,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 130,630 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2015 130,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2014 123,075 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 123,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 115,204 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 115,204 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 107,783 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 107,783 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 102,477 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 102,477 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,010 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drivers seat slight lose

slight play steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,681 miles

3-rd row seat remuved

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r second side light inop

rear center seat remuved - seat belt not tested

Fail 15 Feb 2008 87,676 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

3-rd row seat remuved

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r second side light inop

Pass 17 Jan 2007 81,299 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 81,289 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 74,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

slight play rack

Pass 17 Dec 2005 74,246 miles

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)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

slight play rack

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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Y159 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y159 CCE, 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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Y159 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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