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PK53 FRF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,709 mi
Last recorded140,709 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 FRF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 140,709 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 140,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,102 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 134,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,903 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,342 miles

3 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 116,342 miles

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

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

3 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,749 miles

3 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to undercody components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 108,749 miles

3 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to undercody components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,961 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 87,524 miles

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Apr 2011 87,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

sligth low effort on offside handbrake

wear on discs

Pass 22 May 2010 78,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wear on discs

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,479 miles

wear on brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,796 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 69,786 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,015 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 64,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 90,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,513 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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PK53 FRF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PK53 FRF, 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 PK53 FRF registered?

PK53 FRF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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