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RF53 EGV

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,864 mi
Last recorded132,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EGV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 132,864 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,604 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,604 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,707 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 99,679 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 98,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,895 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 73,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 58,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,360 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 45,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The near side rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Fail 7 Dec 2006 34,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The front brake pads are worn low.

The near side rear tyre is worn low and close to the legal limit in places around the outside edge.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,695 miles

The front brake pads are worn low.

The near side rear tyre is worn low and close to the legal limit in places around the outside 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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RF53 EGV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF53 EGV, 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 RF53 EGV registered?

RF53 EGV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is RF53 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 EGV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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