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DV52 APO

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,200 mi
Last recorded235,200 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 APO
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 235,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 212,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 196,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 172,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 172,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 144,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 144,344 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 135,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 127,499 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 101,189 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 101,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,125 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 85,125 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,885 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 67,885 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,673 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 50,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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DV52 APO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV52 APO, 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 DV52 APO registered?

DV52 APO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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