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AY53 FKK

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,680 mi
Last recorded157,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FKK
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 157,680 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 157,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 145,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,336 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 132,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers split at ends

Fail 21 Jan 2016 119,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wipers split at ends

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,903 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2015 107,903 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres different size to rear

nearside rear tyre worn close to outer wear bar

offside front foglight inoperative

Fail 14 Feb 2014 98,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres different size to rear

nearside headlight has one fixing broken but secure when bonnet closed

nearside rear tyre worn close to outer wear bar

offside front foglight inoperative

Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2012 76,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,452 miles

child seats fitted n/s / and centre of middle seats belts not tested and n/s rear seat missing belt not tested

front brake pads becoming worn and brake discs lipped also rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,988 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,962 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 46,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiper blades deteriorating.

engine under sheild fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 40,745 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiper blades deteriorating.

engine under sheild fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,502 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)

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

engine under shield fitted.

near side front tyre 3mm.

near side rear tyre 2mm.

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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AY53 FKK is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 77,328 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 AY53 FKK, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY53 FKK is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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