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SO03 LCU

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,469 mi
Last recorded80,469 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 LCU
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 80,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,675 miles

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

all wiper blades poor

both front tyres worn on sides (n/s almost to canvas 205/65r15h)

front brakes poor

numerous other brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s and centre middle row seats have been removed!!

oil leak at filter area

service and engine management lightls on

some seatbelts slightly slow to retract

some suspension bushes slightly worn

spare wheel poorly secured

Fail 29 Jul 2011 73,675 miles

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

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

all wiper blades poor

both front tyres worn on sides (n/s almost to canvas 205/65r15h)

front brakes poor

numerous other brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak at filter area

service and engine management lightls on

some seatbelts slightly slow to retract

spare wheel poorly secured

Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,253 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 65,253 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 56,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,819 miles

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

Wiper blades in poor condition

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,758 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,043 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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SO03 LCU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey 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 SO03 LCU, 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 SO03 LCU registered?

SO03 LCU is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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