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DU53 DWP

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,488 mi
Last recorded141,488 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 141,488 miles

Exhaust smoking under load

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 141,483 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly smoking under load

N/S/F & O/S/F inner tie rods have slight play in a ball joint

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 137,224 miles

Nearside 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)

a/v drivers seat worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 132,945 miles

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Sep 2012 129,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2011 125,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 121,661 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2009 116,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 110,311 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 102,710 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 102,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 91,121 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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DU53 DWP 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

DU53 DWP is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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