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MK53 VZJ

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,050 mi
Last recorded113,050 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VZJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,050 miles

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

Front Both tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 113,050 miles

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

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

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

Front Both tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,368 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 105,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,537 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable fouling wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,094 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 78,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,596 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 67,596 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,588 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,483 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 38,483 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,849 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,919 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 14,919 miles

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

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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MK53 VZJ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MK53 VZJ, 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 MK53 VZJ registered?

MK53 VZJ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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