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SO53 EWF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,460 mi
Last recorded80,460 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 EWF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 80,460 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,009 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 69,009 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,345 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,485 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 59,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,041 miles

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

both rear discs waering thin

Fail 23 Jan 2013 55,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear discs waering thin

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres worn on outer edge and s

rear brake discs worn and corroding on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres worn on outer edge and s

rear brake discs worn and corroding on edges

rear heater metal pipes leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,070 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded.

both n/s tyres on the legal limit.

exhaust corroded at welds and mounting brackets.

o/s/r brake pads have been overheated.

o/s/r outer brake pipe flexi slightly corroded.

play in o/s ballend of steering rack.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 40,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all brake discs worn and corroded.

both n/s tyres on the legal limit.

exhaust corroded at welds and mounting brackets.

o/s/r brake pads have been overheated.

o/s/r outer brake pipe flexi slightly corroded.

play in o/s ballend of steering rack.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,734 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack ball-end

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corrodeing on inner edges

slight play in o/s steering rack ball-end

Fail 2 Oct 2008 31,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corrodeing on inner edges

slight play in o/s steering rack ball-end

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,390 miles

rear windscreen washer inoperative. †both front tyres approaching the legal limit on edges. †slight play in o/s ballend of steering rack. †exhaust pinholed and blowing slightly at centre mounting bracket.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,357 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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SO53 EWF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO53 EWF, 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 SO53 EWF registered?

SO53 EWF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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