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GJ53 HYY

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,409 mi
Last recorded92,409 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HYY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 92,409 miles

child seats fitted to offside rear

Fail 12 Dec 2016 92,408 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

child seats fitted to offside rear

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,421 miles

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2015 86,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 79,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,037 miles

front pads low

off side front lower arm front bush pershing

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2012 65,973 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm front bushes pershing

front pads low

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,809 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,506 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 36,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,797 miles

advise wipers

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,036 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,610 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 16,609 miles

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

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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GJ53 HYY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ53 HYY, 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 GJ53 HYY registered?

GJ53 HYY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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