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MK53 WNE

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,301 mi
Last recorded126,301 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 126,216 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,287 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 117,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,157 miles

2 child seats in rear unable to check seatbelts

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,695 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,791 miles

nearside front tyre badly scuffed sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,790 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nearside front tyre badly scuffed sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,962 miles

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

slight corrosion to innerside on front discs

Fail 12 Oct 2010 80,960 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to innerside on front discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,856 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 77,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 58,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,534 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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MK53 WNE is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WNE, 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 WNE registered?

MK53 WNE is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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