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MK03 BYH

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,363 mi
Last recorded155,363 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 BYH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe into rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe into rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 94,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section mounting (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure inner securing clip not fitted correctly (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn to no visible tread on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn to no visible tread on both edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake caliper lever doesn't return properly

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low and starting to crack/split in various places

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake caliper lever not returning properly but not affecting operation of handbrake

engine management warning light illuminated when engine is running

Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section when under load (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake caliper lever not returning properly but not affecting operation of handbrake

engine management warning light illuminated when engine is running

Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front discs worn & pitted

rear discs pitted

rear reflectors

Fail 1 Aug 2011 83,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front discs worn & pitted

rear discs pitted

rear reflectors

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front arch cover insecure.

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2009 83,467 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Catalytic convertor braking up & rattling.

Nearside front arch covers insecure.

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 May 2007 71,966 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,224 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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MK03 BYH is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MK03 BYH, 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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MK03 BYH is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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