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FG53 RCZ

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,166 mi
Last recorded124,166 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 RCZ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 115,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2014 115,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,076 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 106,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,482 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both dip beams dim

fuel cooler ducting damaged

metal cooling pipes under car corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 89,482 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both dip beams dim

fuel cooler ducting damaged

metal cooling pipes under car corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,962 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,962 miles

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

Offside 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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,321 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,143 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,898 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 53,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,693 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 46,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37 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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FG53 RCZ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG53 RCZ, 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 FG53 RCZ registered?

FG53 RCZ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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