MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
317,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres wearing unevenly and approaching limit
stone chip in o/s headlamp
tape on n/s/f indicator
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres wearing unevenly and approaching limit
stone chip in o/s headlamp
tape on n/s/f indicator
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?
Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y283 VAW is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 Y283 VAW, 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 Y283 VAW registered?
Y283 VAW is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 27 April 2001.
Is Y283 VAW safe to buy?
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