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FV52 SWF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,878 mi
Last recorded115,878 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 SWF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 106,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 106,163 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,075 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 97,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 93,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,858 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 81,858 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,973 miles

N/S/R seat not fitted at time of test.

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,971 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R seat not fitted at time of test.

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,689 miles

emmisions lower than smoke test able to record

Pass 7 Apr 2007 48,904 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 48,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,057 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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FV52 SWF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV52 SWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV52 SWF?

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What year was FV52 SWF registered?

FV52 SWF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is FV52 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 SWF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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