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KJ53 DRZ

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,350 mi
Last recorded134,350 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 DRZ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 134,350 miles

Centre exhaust box has a blow close to excessive

Centre seat belt slow to retract close to excessive

Front brake application uneven

Front brake discs poor condition

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

High level stop light has a light source not illuminating

Inner steering rack joints have play

Offside front tyre tread depth worn low and heavily on edges

Offside front wheel arch liner loose

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

slight bind to the offside rear brake

Fail 3 Dec 2015 134,332 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre exhaust box has a blow close to excessive

Centre seat belt slow to retract close to excessive

Front brake application uneven

Front brake discs poor condition

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

High level stop light has a light source not illuminating

Inner steering rack joints have play

Offside front tyre tread depth worn low and heavily on edges

Offside front wheel arch liner loose

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,733 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,782 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 114,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust hangers

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2012 105,176 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 105,168 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 93,436 miles

front and rear brake disces worn

Fail 24 Nov 2010 93,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front and rear brake disces worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 82,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,990 miles

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

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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KJ53 DRZ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ53 DRZ, 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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KJ53 DRZ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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