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EA53 PVU

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,449 mi
Last recorded132,449 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 PVU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,449 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,786 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 119,786 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 102,974 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,359 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,392 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,409 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,776 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 55,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,265 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,511 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,562 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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EA53 PVU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EA53 PVU, 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 EA53 PVU registered?

EA53 PVU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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