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SH53 EGF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 EGF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,209 miles

front exhaust flexi section leaking slightly

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 Apr 2017 126,209 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flexi section leaking slightly

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Apr 2015 118,309 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

exhaust system fouling

front windscreen scored but not affecting drivers view

n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut plates corroded

power steering pump noisey

Fail 3 Apr 2015 118,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

exhaust system fouling

front windscreen scored but not affecting drivers view

n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut plates corroded

power steering pump noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,348 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 113,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Engine managment light on!

Rear exhaust silencer fouling tow bar!

Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,310 miles

eml lamp on

nearside rear door cannot be opened from the inside

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,310 miles

engine management lamp on

nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,310 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre inner wall perishing

nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,102 miles

n/s screen some scoring from wiper arm damage

rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2010 100,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

n/s screen some scoring from wiper arm damage

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,082 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,636 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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SH53 EGF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH53 EGF, 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 SH53 EGF registered?

SH53 EGF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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