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CV53 HFF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,811 mi
Last recorded143,811 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 HFF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2021 143,811 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure back box separated from system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from under radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

unable to fully check seatbelts and security due to obstruction center and both boot seats

Pass 29 Aug 2019 140,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will be needed to be replaced with discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust repair just meets requirements

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 140,698 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will be needed to be replaced with discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 134,223 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 134,222 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced ONLY 2 OF 5 WORKING (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 128,628 miles

Central Exhaust noisy borderline pass baffle noisy signs of damage (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 128,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust noisy borderline pass baffle noisy signs of damage (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,502 miles

Centre exhaust poor

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very bad inner edge needs replacing a.s.a.p (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge very close to limit recommend renewal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp damaged no white light showing

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

both rear and o/s/centre seat belts slow in returning

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 18 Jul 2016 121,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust poor

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very bad inner edge needs replacing a.s.a.p (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge very close to limit recommend renewal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear lamp damaged no white light showing

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

both rear and o/s/centre seat belts slow in returning

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 87,282 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine noise/rattle

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,449 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 79,449 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,093 miles

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

Not all seats fitted

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Not all seats fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,769 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,719 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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CV53 HFF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CV53 HFF, 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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CV53 HFF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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