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RF52 UYM

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,460 mi
Last recorded136,460 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UYM
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 136,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 131,336 miles

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 9 Apr 2014 131,322 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 124,582 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 114,168 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

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

Rear brake disc very rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,168 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

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

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

Rear brake disc very rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2011 109,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in both front anti roll bar droplinks

Rear brake pads worn

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 109,237 miles

Play in both front anti roll bar droplinks

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,405 miles

filler in n/s outer sill

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play n/s/f arb link

Fail 17 Aug 2010 98,403 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

filler in n/s outer sill

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play n/s/f arb link

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,400 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 87,400 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

air bag warning lamp on......

back row seats not present.....

both wiper blades splitting , advise replacements.....

brake fluid level not visable.....

evidence of o/s/r brake over heating on disc......

long hand brake lever travel......

n/s/r outer sill damaged......

o/s/r outer brake pad getting low , inners not visable......

rear exhaust silencer corroding......

rear inner brake disc faces not visable.....

windscreen damage , not excessive......

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,461 miles

2 rear seats missing by tail gate

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,294 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,294 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear seat belt slow retracting

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low on limit

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has a cut in tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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RF52 UYM is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RF52 UYM, 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 RF52 UYM registered?

RF52 UYM is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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