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FV03 KVR

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,251 mi
Last recorded87,251 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KVR
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 87,251 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 87,251 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flaxy (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,988 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

o/s parking brake reading low

o/s/r brake discs corroding and brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

o/s parking brake reading low

o/s/r brake discs corroding and brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded on inner faces

headlamp patterns deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 75,799 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs badly lipped

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,095 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 73,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,158 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,732 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 41,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,183 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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FV03 KVR is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FV03 KVR, 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 FV03 KVR registered?

FV03 KVR is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 KVR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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