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DU03 LBY

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

139,477 mi
Last recorded139,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 LBY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 139,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 130,472 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fan belt deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2014

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fan belt deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2013 121,597 miles

Rear wiper assy loose

Air bag warning light "ON", but passenger side bag disabled

Rear passenger doors open every time with the remote, but occassionaly stick on manual operation

Fail 13 Jun 2013 121,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Air bag warning light "ON", but passenger side bag disabled

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper assy loose

Pass 28 May 2012 106,953 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 May 2012 106,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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)

air bag light on

emmisions very low not reading

Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,250 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 101,350 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,450 miles

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

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

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

unable to open n/s/r door from out side

Fail 7 Apr 2010 98,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to open n/s/r door from out side

Pass 18 Feb 2009 93,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 87,366 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 87,267 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 81,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,757 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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DU03 LBY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DU03 LBY, 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 DU03 LBY registered?

DU03 LBY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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