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NV53 LCU

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 LCU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 126,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 126,562 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 120,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,747 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 112,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears & rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears & rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,863 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arms (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,069 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,745 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 77,808 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp secured with cable ties

slight play o/s inner rack

Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,808 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f headlamp secured with cable ties

slight play o/s inner rack

Fail 21 Oct 2010 70,051 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,051 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,601 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK ARM HAS PLAY

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,632 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,760 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,656 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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NV53 LCU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV53 LCU, 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 NV53 LCU registered?

NV53 LCU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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