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RY03 VNE

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,897 mi
Last recorded189,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 VNE
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 189,897 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 159,841 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 136,718 miles

Exhaust centre section secured with wire/cable ties

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 136,712 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust centre section secured with wire/cable ties

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 132,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 125,027 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 125,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 104,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,210 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 98,210 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,435 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 85,435 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs are worn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,738 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

front discs are worn

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Outer Rear seats fitted incorrectly (seat belt check)

Rear exhaust support missing

tail seats not fitted can not check seat belts

Fail 18 Oct 2010 74,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Outer Rear seats fitted incorrectly (seat belt check)

Rear exhaust support missing

tail seats not fitted can not check seat belts

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,037 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Fail 9 Oct 2008 57,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,445 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 8 Oct 2007 46,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front tyre tread JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,040 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,185 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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RY03 VNE is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RY03 VNE, 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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RY03 VNE is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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