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RE53 CJV

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,927 mi
Last recorded92,927 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CJV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,927 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mil

handbrake has slight reserve travel

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,236 miles

1* blocked washer jet on each wiper blade

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 73,881 miles

NS wiper blade deteriorating

NSF antiroll bar drop arm rubber split,ball joint worn

OS washer partially blocked

Rear silencer fouling against heat shield

Slight play OS steering rack joint

Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,856 miles

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

NS wiper blade deteriorating

NSF antiroll bar drop arm rubber split,ball joint worn

OS washer partially blocked

Rear silencer fouling against heat shield

Slight play OS steering rack joint

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,258 miles

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

NSF tyre bald on unmeasured tread,(outer shoulder).

Fail 23 Nov 2010 72,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

NSF tyre bald on unmeasured tread,(outer shoulder).

Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,687 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 67,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF anti roll bar link ball joint dust boot split

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 60,980 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 60,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

temporary repair to rear exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,366 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,562 miles

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

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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RE53 CJV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RE53 CJV, 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 RE53 CJV registered?

RE53 CJV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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