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EX53 VRV

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,089 mi
Last recorded134,089 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VRV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,089 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 134,087 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 126,093 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 9 Sep 2016 126,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 28 Aug 2015 123,072 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 123,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 112,615 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 112,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre to rear exhaust clamp insecure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre has wear on outer edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,322 miles

bottom of radiator wet, possible coolant leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 102,321 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bottom of radiator wet, possible coolant leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,953 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,152 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,365 miles

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

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

oil leak fromn filter

Fail 19 Aug 2010 85,365 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

oil leak fromn filter

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 81,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,991 miles

clutch rough and noise. suspect cover and bearing

n/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/f pad wear indicator wires broken

Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch rough and noise. suspect cover and bearing

n/s/f wiper blade torn

o/s/f pad wear indicator wires broken

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,794 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EX53 VRV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EX53 VRV, 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 EX53 VRV registered?

EX53 VRV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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