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LY53 FWO

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,045 mi
Last recorded185,045 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 FWO
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 185,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Evidence of fuel leak in engine bay area. No leak found at time of test.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn.

Front tyres worn.

Rear brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Unable to open N/S/R Passenger door from outside of vehicle.

Wear in both front anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 160,224 miles

Front discs and pads worn.

Hand brake low effort. Requires adjustment.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 128,485 miles

Both front wiper blades split

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 102,580 miles

Slight wear O/S steering rack end.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 102,560 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Slight wear O/S steering rack end.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,995 miles

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

slight wear o/s rack end

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,677 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

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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LY53 FWO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY53 FWO, 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 LY53 FWO registered?

LY53 FWO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LY53 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 FWO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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