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MW52 HHY

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,567 mi
Last recorded128,567 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 HHY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 120,260 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,546 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp not affecting aim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 105,844 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp not affecting aim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,396 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 98,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle seat (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,142 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,142 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 49,408 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror body is damaged

slight free play in front o/s steering rack arm

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorarte

Fail 14 May 2013 49,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror body is damaged

slight free play in front o/s steering rack arm

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorarte

Pass 29 May 2012 46,525 miles

chip in windscreen

engine light staying on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs corroded/worn

nail in rear o/s tyre

o/s mirror cover slightly damaged

rear n/s tyre worn on outer edge

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2011 44,689 miles

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

engine light staying on

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 May 2011 44,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light staying on

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jun 2010 41,081 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine light staying on

rear n/s tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes startring to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,081 miles

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

engine light staying on

rear n/s tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes startring to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,533 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

slight play in front o/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Jun 2009 35,533 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine light on

slight play in front o/s rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,876 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on the edges 215/65 15

slight play in the o/s rack end

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,516 miles

engine warning light on.

no reverse lights working.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,612 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 21,612 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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MW52 HHY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW52 HHY, 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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MW52 HHY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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