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CA52 UOW

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,130 mi
Last recorded161,130 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 UOW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 161,130 miles

Engine temp warning light on.

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

N/S Mirror damaged and loose.

N/S/F Brake electric wires insecure.

N/S/R Door difficult to close.

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

O/S/R Door difficult to close.

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

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

Oil leak

PAS Drive belt detiroated.

Park brake 16%

Rear exhaust detiroated.

Some free play in steering.

Fail 16 May 2012 161,130 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine temp warning light on.

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

N/S Mirror damaged and loose.

N/S/F Brake electric wires insecure.

N/S/R Door difficult to close.

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

Oil leak

PAS Drive belt detiroated.

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

Rear exhaust detiroated.

Some free play in steering.

Fail 11 May 2011 146,623 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 May 2011 146,623 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 May 2010 133,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 133,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,822 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,967 miles

off side steering rack end,has slight play.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 59,967 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side steering rack end,has slight play.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,955 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 45,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

emmisions not done due to engine noise

no access to under bonnet inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2006 29,184 miles

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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CA52 UOW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CA52 UOW, 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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What year was CA52 UOW registered?

CA52 UOW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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