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MK53 ZBJ

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,989 mi
Last recorded134,989 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 ZBJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,989 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 125,651 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 125,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 113,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,693 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,118 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 44,744 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

nail in nsr tyre

rear washer inop

undertray insecure

osr tyre has two nails right next to each other

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,744 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

rear washer inop

undertray insecure

osr tyre has two nails right next to each other

Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,586 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,310 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ZBJ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 MK53 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

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

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