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DU53 DYO

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,286 mi
Last recorded124,286 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,286 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 111,961 miles

crack in osf door mirror

damage to ns sill

osf fog lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Jun 2009 111,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 111,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside sill damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,115 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 100,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2007 88,383 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 88,313 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 77,296 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 DYO 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 DYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 DYO registered?

DU53 DYO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is DU53 DYO safe to buy?

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