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RA53 FZV

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,277 mi
Last recorded239,277 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 FZV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 239,277 miles

2 segments of high level brake lamp dim

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Headlamp bulbs different colours

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 237,944 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Dipped beam bulbs different colours

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2011 222,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag warning lamp on

two bulbs not working and two bulbs deteriorated in high level stop lamp

unable to open nearside sliding door

Fail 3 Feb 2011 222,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag warning lamp on

two bulbs not working and two bulbs deteriorated in high level stop lamp

unable to open nearside sliding door

Pass 2 Aug 2010 209,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise slight ware on front brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2009 183,411 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both blades split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 164,948 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 164,948 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 140,159 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 140,159 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both blades split

Pass 22 Sep 2006 132,260 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 81,123 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f tyre tread low on edges

rear number plate backing comming away

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 FZV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZV, 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 RA53 FZV registered?

RA53 FZV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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