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LY53 MLE

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,944 mi
Last recorded112,944 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 MLE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 112,944 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 112,943 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,154 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 91,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,657 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 86,657 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,501 miles

far n/s/r seat missing unable to carry out seat belt test

front brake discs wearing thin

n/s wing mirror missing

oil cooler shroud damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2009 81,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

far n/s/r seat in boot removed no seat belt check carried out

n/s wing mirror missing

oil cooler shroud damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2008 69,957 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,939 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 MLE is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

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

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