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YY54 GRU

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,824 mi
Last recorded124,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 GRU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 124,824 miles

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear light unit broken

oil leak

power steering pump noisy

Fail 13 Jun 2018 124,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak dangerous (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking dangerous (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear light unit broken

oil leak

power steering pump noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 in the back ()

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2017 119,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 in the back ()

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,469 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre has deep splits on inner edge

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 110,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre has deep splits on inner edge

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,227 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 101,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,881 miles

Slight scuffing on screen

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,163 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 97,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,115 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 87,115 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,021 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

no spare wheel

Fail 31 Oct 2011 80,993 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)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

no spare wheel

engine oil level very low

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,843 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,882 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 57,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,026 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,218 miles

both front blades are split at the ends

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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YY54 GRU is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 83,084 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 YY54 GRU, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY54 GRU is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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