2005 Fiat Ulysse 2.0L Diesel · EO05 DBU

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status, but the recent history indicates a significant decline in maintenance standards. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 111,891 miles, this followed a comprehensive failure just nine days prior at 111,809 miles. That failure revealed critical mechanical defects including an inoperative parking brake, an insecure front coil spring, and a major exhaust leak. This pattern suggests the vehicle is only maintained to the minimum standard required to pass an inspection rather than undergoing proactive preventative care. At 21 years old with 111,891 miles, the Fiat Ulysse has averaged approximately 5,300 miles per year, which is notably low for an MPV of this age. The data shows a distinct gap between July 2022 and June 2025, during which the vehicle covered nearly 10,000 miles. However, the sudden cluster of failures in the 2025 test suggests the car may have sat stationary for long periods or was used for very short trips, leading to the degradation of rubber components, seized brakes, and corrosion of the exhaust system. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and braking system closely, as the record flags an insecure coil spring and pitted, scored front brake discs. The presence of unsecure bodywork on the nearside front panel requires a thorough check to ensure that structural corrosion is not hidden beneath the visible impact damage. Given the previous failure for a broken exhaust pipe and emissions, the entire exhaust system should be examined for further rust or mounting bracket failure which is common on low-mileage, older vehicles.