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DV52 APU

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2012 91,055 miles

Front and rear discs worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,055 miles

Front and rear discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,653 miles

front brake discs wearing thin and rusty

rear exhaust braket missing

Fail 5 Jan 2011 81,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin and rusty

rear exhaust braket missing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,701 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear second row seat belt not checked as seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2009 66,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear second row seat belt not checked as seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,950 miles

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

both outer second row seat belts not checked as seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both outer second row seat belts not checked as seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2007 50,235 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,235 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,334 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 42,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 APU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DV52 APU, 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 APU registered?

DV52 APU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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