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MV53 ZXA

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,633 mi
Last recorded130,633 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ZXA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 130,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 130,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 114,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 114,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 98,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 89,210 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

passenger airbag has been manually switched off

Fail 14 May 2013 89,200 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

passenger airbag has been manually switched off

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,192 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 2 Feb 2012

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,195 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,374 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 58,612 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,601 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,742 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 49,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,486 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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MV53 ZXA is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MV53 ZXA, 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 MV53 ZXA registered?

MV53 ZXA is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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