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SA53 NWX

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,959 mi
Last recorded96,959 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 NWX
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 96,959 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,421 miles

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

advise clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

advise power steering fluid sweat at resiviour

advise rear disc's slight rusting

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,420 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking at engine area (7.2.3)

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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

advise clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

advise power steering fluid sweat at resiviour

advise rear disc's slight rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,218 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 81,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,950 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,235 miles

N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Slightly Damaged (No Cords Exposed)

O/S HeadLamp Dip Beam Output Reduced Slightly

Oil leak

Rear Sevice Brake Imbalance Of 46%

Fail 15 Sep 2012 65,232 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

N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Slightly Damaged (No Cords Exposed)

O/S HeadLamp Dip Beam Output Reduced Slightly

Oil leak

Rear service Brake Imbalance Of 29%

Pass 1 Oct 2011 56,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2011 56,149 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,260 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,614 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 24,255 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 14,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 14,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,392 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 10,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,764 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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SA53 NWX is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SA53 NWX, 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 SA53 NWX registered?

SA53 NWX is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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