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RE53 FKO

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,771 mi
Last recorded163,771 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 163,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 163,394 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

HID headlamps fitted with no wash or auto level system

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 147,901 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 147,896 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2011 139,527 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 139,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 131,130 miles

front wiper blades worn

washer spray week

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

crack in windscreen not in sweep area

Pass 2 May 2009 127,168 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,276 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 109,526 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 109,526 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 73,760 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 73,758 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front and rear brake discs rusty

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 FKO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE53 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

RE53 FKO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is RE53 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 FKO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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