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CV53 SXU

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,203 mi
Last recorded126,203 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 SXU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,203 miles

215/65/15 X 4

SERVICE??/-CHECK VEHICLERECORDS

Fail 27 Oct 2015 126,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 (8.2.3)

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AL,L (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 000---ZERO EFFIENCY (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

215/65/15 X 4

SERVICE??/-CHECK VEHICLERECORDS

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,583 miles

215/65/15 X 4

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 10 Oct 2014 121,583 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

215/65/15 X 4

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,025 miles

215/65/15 X 4

FRONT FOG LIGHTS INOP

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

PIN HOLE NSF CV BOOT-MONITOR-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 4 Oct 2012 103,436 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,108 miles

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

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

brake pad warning on dash but pads are above 1.5 mm

Fail 4 Oct 2011 96,108 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

brake pad warning on dash but pads are above 1.5 mm

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,920 miles

multi guards fitted, fuel filter housing wet

Fail 1 Oct 2010 85,751 miles

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

multi guards fitted, fuel filter housing wet

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,912 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 71,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 61,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play at steering minor, nsf tyre worn on outer.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,105 miles

play at steering minor, nsf tyre worn on outer.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,277 miles

rear brakes imbalanced, dampness in o/s head light, uneven wear to o/s front tyre and rear tyres,front brakes minor binding

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,997 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 SXU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SXU, 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 CV53 SXU registered?

CV53 SXU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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