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DU53 DXX

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,448 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 135,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

oil low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 125,653 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 125,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 119,154 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 119,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

acc; pedal pad missing

both sills damaged

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 May 2008 108,412 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 108,407 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 102,101 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 DXX is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

DU53 DXX is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is DU53 DXX safe to buy?

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