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SL03 SDU

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,229 mi
Last recorded111,229 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 SDU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 111,229 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 111,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 101,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 101,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,668 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 35,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,499 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 29,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SL03 SDU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL03 SDU, 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 SL03 SDU registered?

SL03 SDU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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