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DY53 FLF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,183 mi
Last recorded73,183 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FLF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 73,183 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

crank shaft pulley damper faulty

spare wheel missing

o/s/r 5th p[assenger seat belt cut / inoperative

Fail 9 May 2013 73,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

crank shaft pulley damper faulty

spare wheel missing

o/s/r 5th p[assenger seat belt cut / inoperative

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

crank shaft auxillary drive pulley faulty

o/s/r passenger seat not fitted at time of test (6th seat)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

crank shaft auxillary drive pulley faulty

o/s/r passenger seat not fitted at time of test (6th seat)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack has slight play in offside

Fail 26 Nov 2010 59,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack has slight play in offside

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,097 miles

Can't check very rear seats or belts as seats folded down

Oil leak

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

Slight bind front brakes

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre edge worn

Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Can't check very rear seats or belts as seats folded down

Oil leak

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

Slight bind front brakes

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre edge worn

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,207 miles

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,248 miles

Centre middle seat feels slightly loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Sep 2006 27,467 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,467 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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DY53 FLF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY53 FLF, 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 DY53 FLF registered?

DY53 FLF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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