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RA53 EAF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,071 mi
Last recorded160,071 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 EAF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 160,071 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 160,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 146,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 146,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 128,464 miles

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

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

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

crack in windscreen outside of swept area (nearside)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 128,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

crack in windscreen outside of swept area (nearside)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,204 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 111,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 111,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 103,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,148 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,504 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,894 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,171 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 42,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,371 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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RA53 EAF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA53 EAF, 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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RA53 EAF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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