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DU53 DWJ

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hand brake dose not lock up

Pass 11 Jan 2013 120,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise air bag light on

advise child seat fitted to rear centre seatbelt

advise o/s/r reflector broken

advise rear coil springs rusty

advise slight oil leak around engine

Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,605 miles

3rd row nearside rear seat belt fraying

Child seat fitted to 2nd row centre seat unabling full inspection of adult seat belt.

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 116,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3rd row nearside rear seat belt fraying

Child seat fitted to 2nd row centre seat unabling full inspection of adult seat belt.

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 111,730 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 111,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Unable to check left rear and centre rear seatbelts fully due to child seats fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 107,335 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 103,324 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 103,320 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jan 2008 97,479 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 97,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 93,226 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 93,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DWJ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

DU53 DWJ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is DU53 DWJ safe to buy?

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