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SP03 XUL

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,790 mi
Last recorded171,790 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XUL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 171,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 170,591 miles

Oil leaks present

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear pads getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2017 170,588 miles

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

Oil leaks present

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2016 157,027 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 148,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 139,801 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 139,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,589 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 83,583 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

os roll bar link grease boot split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,679 miles

spare wheel missing /

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,589 miles

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

airbag light on

babyseat fitted to nearside front and offside rear seats

belly pan fitted

no rear rear seats fitted

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

spare wheel carrier loose but not insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,589 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,589 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag warning light on

full belly pan fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,172 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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SP03 XUL is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP03 XUL, 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 SP03 XUL registered?

SP03 XUL is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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