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DV53 BHA

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,458 mi
Last recorded106,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BHA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,458 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,142 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,109 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,619 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 96,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011
Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Air bag fault

Both front mirrors loose but not insecure

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Engine oily

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front mirror casing in poor condition

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,259 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,019 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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DV53 BHA is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DV53 BHA, 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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DV53 BHA is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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