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DU53 DVR

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,340 mi
Last recorded137,340 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 DVR
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 137,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 135,379 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 135,379 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 128,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 128,914 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 125,176 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 117,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2010 117,635 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2009 110,235 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2009 110,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2008 103,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s wipers starting to split

slight play at o/s front wheel

Fail 14 Jan 2008 103,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s wipers starting to split

slight play at o/s front wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2007 96,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

minor play at o/s/f wheel

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 8 Jan 2007 96,380 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

minor play at o/s/f wheel

power steering fluid low

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 8 Jan 2007 96,380 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

minor play at o/s/f wheel

power steering fluid low

slight fluctuation on front brakes

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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DU53 DVR is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DU53 DVR, 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 DU53 DVR registered?

DU53 DVR is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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