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RF53 OSP

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,241 mi
Last recorded153,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 OSP
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 153,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen heavily scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 153,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen heavily scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 151,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 Close to wearing through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row center seat ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 151,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 Close to wearing through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row center seat ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 148,256 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bubbles of corrosion on n/s/r

Pass 19 Oct 2016 145,382 miles

Front pipe at manifold blowing slightly and loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear side of fuel tank marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency lower than nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 141,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 136,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2014 136,421 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2013 129,715 miles

management warning light staying on

n/s rear tyre worn from inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2013 129,515 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

management warning light staying on

n/s rear tyre worn from inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 119,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2012 119,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,707 miles

exhaust has been repaired

Fail 14 Oct 2011 108,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust has been repaired

Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,348 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear offside seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2009 74,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear offside seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2008 62,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,434 miles

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 OSP is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RF53 OSP, 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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RF53 OSP is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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