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EK53 RNY

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,343 mi
Last recorded148,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RNY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 148,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Driver's seat moving inadvertently temp repair only (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,711 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,710 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected.

Pass 29 May 2014 101,010 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,880 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 98,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,433 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 94,208 miles

2nd row of rear seats not fitted at time of test

centre rear seat belt is twisted

rear brakes binding slightly

rear coil springs have rubber assisters fitted

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Fail 17 May 2010 94,208 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

2nd row of rear seats not fitted at time of test

centre rear seat belt is twisted

rear brakes binding slightly

rear coil springs have rubber assisters fitted

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 8 Jun 2009 92,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 88,627 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,642 miles

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

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

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

engine under shield fitted.

near side rear tyre 2mm.

off side rear tyre 2mm.

steel coolent pipes badly corroded under vehicle.

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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EK53 RNY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EK53 RNY, 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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EK53 RNY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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