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DU03 LGL

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,048 mi
Last recorded150,048 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 150,048 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 141,034 miles

Spare tyre defective

osr door not opening from outside

Fail 30 Sep 2013 141,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

osr door not opening from outside

Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,828 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 129,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 128,334 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 124,728 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 124,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 118,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 118,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 109,089 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 109,089 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning wires not in clips

gearbox mounting bolts broken

Pass 24 Nov 2006 100,428 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 100,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 LGL is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

DU03 LGL is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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