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CV53 VEL

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,894 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside handbrake low on efficiency

Fail 21 Jun 2017 104,887 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside handbrake low on efficiency

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,633 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,622 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,493 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 93,326 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

center exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,089 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 85,089 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,722 miles

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

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

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

movement in offside front seat

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and insecure

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 25 Mar 2013 76,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

movement in offside front seat

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and insecure

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,757 miles

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

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,757 miles

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,687 miles

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

n/s/r tyre showing slight wear

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,543 miles

diesel test too low to register a print out

marks in windscreen

rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,543 miles

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

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

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

diesel test too low to register a print out

marks in windscreen

rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,541 miles

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

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

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

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)

slight lift in offside steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2009 39,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight lift in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,288 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 VEL is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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