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RA53 ZHF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,074 mi
Last recorded147,074 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 ZHF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 147,074 miles

3 seats missing unable to check belts and connections

Fail 26 Mar 2014 135,850 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low and screw o/s/f tyre.slight play in o/s steering rack.centre rear seat missing.rear o/s seat missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,850 miles

both front tyres getting low and screw o/s/f tyre.slight play in o/s steering rack.centre rear seat missing.rear o/s seat missing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 129,584 miles

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

rear engine mount week,

Pass 10 Feb 2012 121,991 miles

front pads getting low, clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Feb 2012 121,991 miles

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

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

front pads getting low, clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 112,863 miles

o/s/r seat missing, brake pedal rubber missing, scratch on bonnett, front pads getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2011 112,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r seat missing, brake pedal rubber missing, scratch on bonnett, front pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2010 99,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,544 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 82,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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 4 Jan 2008 64,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,240 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 46,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

check track

clutch pedal rubber missing

damagge to rear wing & bumper

osf tyre 20psi

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 ZHF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RA53 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

RA53 ZHF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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