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FL53 BND

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,555 mi
Last recorded137,555 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BND
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 137,555 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row. ()

Front Lower Oil leak engine bay area ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 124,035 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 124,007 miles

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

Central Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 144,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

had brake needs looking at soon

oli leakon engine

Pass 12 Dec 2014 103,544 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre cutting out on out side of tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2014 103,465 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s rear tyre cutting out on out side of tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,155 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 93,126 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,619 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar link, ball joint covers split.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 79,619 miles

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar link, ball joint covers split.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 79,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,542 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,563 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,662 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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FL53 BND is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL53 BND, 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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FL53 BND is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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