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SG53 VTA

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,308 mi
Last recorded87,308 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VTA
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2012 87,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 79,846 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2011 79,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,834 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,568 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 69,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,630 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 59,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,702 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,346 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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SG53 VTA is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SG53 VTA, 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 SG53 VTA registered?

SG53 VTA is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SG53 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 VTA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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