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Y957 ONT

2001 Fiat Ulysse

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

307,431 mi
Last recorded307,431 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ulysse86,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 ONT
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 307,431 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 303,423 miles

front brake disc's lipped

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2011 291,288 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 291,266 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 291,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2011 290,516 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 290,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 288,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 278,892 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 278,871 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 181,103 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2005 181,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nail in tyre

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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Y957 ONT is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y957 ONT, 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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Y957 ONT is a 2001 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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