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SD03 UBF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

171,713 mi
Last recorded171,713 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 UBF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 171,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubbing on inside of rear tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed within 30cm of rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Handbrake cable rubbing on inside of tyre. Damage to inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubbing on inside of rear tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Handbrake cable rubbing on inside of tyre. Damage to inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Inadequate securing device fitted at rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 159,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2018 159,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2017 144,964 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 144,762 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 132,577 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 132,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 131,716 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

coolant leak aux heater

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly outside edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 131,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

coolant leak at aux heater

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,271 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 120,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 108,424 miles

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing edges slightly

rear brake discs pitted/scored

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 108,334 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing edges slightly

rear brake discs pitted/scored

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,075 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,982 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,472 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs scored

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,547 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 66,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,017 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise cat has been welded

advise condition of rear reg plate

nsf headlamp on highest point

Pass 30 Mar 2008 43,033 miles

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,658 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 37,658 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,757 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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SD03 UBF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SD03 UBF, 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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SD03 UBF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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