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EA03 YCV

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,331 mi
Last recorded135,331 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YCV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 135,331 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front seat base padding insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2016 128,906 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 128,906 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake lever (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,627 miles

drivers seat has slight play

osr tyre worn close to limit

Fail 25 Mar 2015 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat has slight play

osr tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,196 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 103,196 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,289 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 89,289 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2012 82,041 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 May 2012 82,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,935 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,384 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 51,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,186 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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EA03 YCV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA03 YCV, 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 EA03 YCV registered?

EA03 YCV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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