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ST53 LXH

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,253 mi
Last recorded82,253 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 LXH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 73,909 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 73,901 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 66,446 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 66,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,321 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,321 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 62,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,553 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 50,408 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 46,117 miles

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

offside hand brake efforts just on legal limit !!

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,117 miles

offside hand brake efforts just on legal limit !!

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,222 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,471 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,770 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 27,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ST53 LXH is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST53 LXH, 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 ST53 LXH registered?

ST53 LXH is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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