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SO52 TUH

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,524 mi
Last recorded95,524 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 TUH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,524 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 95,522 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 95,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion starting to metal brake pipes ,front to rear n/s/r o/s/f

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 86,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,328 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,328 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm slightly worn on outer edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm at lowest and cracking

nearside wiper split at ends

offside front tyre worn to 3mm slightly worn on outer edge and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

offside wiper split at end

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,379 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm slightly worn on outer edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm at lowest and cracking

nearside wiper split at ends

offside front tyre worn to 3mm slightly worn on outer edge and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

offside wiper split at end

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,117 miles

front brake discs worn

play steering

rear reg plate deteriorated

slight play front roll bar linkage

wishbone bush perished

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,026 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,023 miles

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

both reg plates edges deteriorated

exhaust rear badly corroded & outer skin vibrating/ mount broken

front brake discs inner faces worn edges corroded

play bonnet pull

play handbrake & osr lever off stop

play steering rack

some dents scratches

under body pipe badly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,296 miles

both reg slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer outer badly corroded

front brake discs worn & corroded

play at steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,003 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,996 miles

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

play in steering rack ends †front brakes worn & corroded †rear exhaust badly corroded †

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,329 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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SO52 TUH is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SO52 TUH, 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 SO52 TUH registered?

SO52 TUH is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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