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DU53 DYW

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,735 mi
Last recorded167,735 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 167,735 miles

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

driver seat worn

Fail 3 Sep 2014 167,734 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

driver seat worn

Pass 12 Aug 2013 161,069 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 161,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2013 160,631 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 155,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 146,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 139,490 miles

o/s steering arm has slight movement

Pass 28 Nov 2008 130,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 120,312 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit.

very slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 120,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres getting close to limit.

very slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 114,276 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 114,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 95,123 miles

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

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 DYW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

DU53 DYW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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