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DV52 XAO

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 117,203 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,471 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 115,002 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 112,266 miles

Front bumper insecure

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,038 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 103,038 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 91,601 miles

play in steering rack o/s+n/s

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to open both sliding side doors from outside and only n/s from inside

Pass 10 Feb 2007 80,305 miles

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

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

n/s wiper split ends

n/s/r tyre worn outer tread

passenger rear n/s sliding wont open from outside

some play o/s steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2007 80,305 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s wiper split ends

n/s/r tyre worn outer tread

passenger rear n/s sliding door wont open from outside

some wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,190 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 69,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DV52 XAO 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 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 XAO, 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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DV52 XAO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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