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LY53 MKC

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,554 mi
Last recorded149,554 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 MKC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,554 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 149,550 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 146,469 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

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

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

Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

Fail 27 Mar 2018 145,468 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside central handbrake cable corroded near adjuster under vehicle

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

Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 27 Mar 2017 143,952 miles

BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTED AND WORN

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S SILL IS DAMAGED

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 143,951 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTED AND WORN

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S SILL IS DAMAGED

Oil leak ()

STEEL WHEEL FITTED O/S FRONT

Pass 16 Mar 2016 143,124 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

N/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 141,781 miles

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

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s front brake is slower to operate

o/s front brake is binding slightly

panel damage

Pass 13 Mar 2014 138,679 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs are worn

n/s front brake is slower to operate

panel damage

Pass 27 Mar 2013 135,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

exhaust section are badly corroded

o/s side light output is low

Fail 22 Mar 2013 135,370 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

exhaust section are badly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 123,408 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,385 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,114 miles

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

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

travel on handbrake.

wear on wiper blades.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 71,114 miles

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

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

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

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

travel on handbrake.

wear on wiper blades.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,371 miles

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

centre rear seat belt has not bean check due to seat back being folded down

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,004 miles

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 MKC is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

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

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