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2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,965 mi
Last recorded84,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 SEO
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,965 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 84,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from pipe going into radiator. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 84,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 77,444 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 77,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition middle box. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,563 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 70,563 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,639 miles

EML warning light on.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 66,638 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

EML warning light on.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 63,491 miles

EML warning light on.

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 63,491 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML warning light on.

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

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

grinding noise coming from rear service brake.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 57,796 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,075 miles

GRINDING NOISE FROM N/S REAR BRAKE?

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,694 miles

(Tyre Size : 215.65.15)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge & wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 47,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

(Tyre Size : 215.65.15)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge & wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,440 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 43,440 miles

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

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)

advise tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,726 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,335 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 22,252 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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EF53 SEO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF53 SEO, 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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EF53 SEO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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