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K3 SRX

1997 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,896 mi
Last recorded180,896 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ulysse112,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 SRX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 180,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front direction indicator lens missing

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge - check wheel alignment

Pass 3 Nov 2011 180,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front direction indicator lens missing

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge - check wheel alignment

Pass 26 Oct 2010 176,755 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 170,061 miles

drivers door moulding is insecure

name plate removed from screen as obstructs drivers view

Fail 30 Nov 2009 170,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door moulding is insecure

name plate removed from screen as obstructs drivers view

Pass 25 Nov 2008 162,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2008 162,967 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 156,723 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 156,723 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 147,927 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

freeplay to o/s ball end in rack

inbalance to front brakes

noise from behind timing belt area at time of test

o/s steering rack gaitor covered in oil but no leak apparent

Fail 24 Sep 2005 133,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front numberplate damaged

switchgear slightly insecure on column

Pass 24 Sep 2005 133,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front numberplate damaged

switchgear slightly insecure on column

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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K3 SRX is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,286 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 K3 SRX, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K3 SRX registered?

K3 SRX is a 1997 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is K3 SRX safe to buy?

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