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FY03 OVR

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,748 mi
Last recorded139,748 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 OVR
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 139,748 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 139,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 131,839 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 131,757 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,384 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 123,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 116,804 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 116,804 miles

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

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 Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 111,865 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 111,853 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 110,515 miles

E.M light on

Oil leak

brake pedal feels spongy

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has being packed to secure the joint in the hub carrier

slight play from offside front inner track rod end

Fail 19 Nov 2010 110,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

E.M light on

Oil leak

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

slight play from offside front inner track rod end

Pass 1 Dec 2009 103,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2009 103,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,604 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 86,890 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 47,178 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,604 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 44,604 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,426 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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FY03 OVR is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue 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 FY03 OVR, 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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FY03 OVR is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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