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HG52 PJV

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,650 mi
Last recorded110,650 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 PJV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 110,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,372 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 95,372 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,279 miles

Engine check light on.

Front brake discs look worn and rusty.

Off side rear door not opening.

Rear exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.

Washer fluid cap missing.

Fail 4 May 2010 72,279 miles

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

Engine check light on.

Front brake discs look worn and rusty.

Off side rear door not opening.

Rear exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.

Washer fluid cap missing.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,261 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends.

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

Off side sliding door would not open.

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

Rear exhaus box rusty but not yet blowing.

Rear park brake effort low on off side.

Rear seats folded away so not fully checked.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 63,261 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades split on ends.

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

Off side sliding door would not open.

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

Rear exhaus box rusty but not yet blowing.

Rear park brake effort low on off side.

Rear seats folded away so not fully checked.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,914 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm outer edge

passed emissions test. no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 6 Mar 2007 43,895 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,413 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 26,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) 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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HG52 PJV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HG52 PJV, 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 HG52 PJV registered?

HG52 PJV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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