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ML53 AWU

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,804 mi
Last recorded179,804 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 AWU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 179,804 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 171,676 miles

1/n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 169,670 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 169,670 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 165,627 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits. 2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edges.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 165,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

1. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits. 2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 155,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 146,011 miles

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

Rear brakes rise and fall 28% (advise)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 145,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 135,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

rear lower engine mounting perished

Pass 24 Feb 2009 122,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 111,164 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 99,687 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 99,680 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 84,868 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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ML53 AWU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ML53 AWU, 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 ML53 AWU registered?

ML53 AWU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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