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SV03 OYW

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 OYW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,215 miles

em light on dash

Fail 20 Mar 2014 95,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

abs light on dash

em light on dash

o/s park brake cable insecure worn by wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,605 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside drive shaft inner gaiter splitting

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside park effort lower than nearside

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,605 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

offside drive shaft inner gaiter splitting

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside park effort lower than nearside

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

exhaust tailbox mount rubbers splitting

front brake pads getting low

front tyres nearing wear indicators slight feathering on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

exhaust tailbox mount rubbers splitting

front brake pads getting low

front tyres nearing wear indicators slight feathering on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,950 miles

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

o/s/f brake wear indicator wire disconnected

oil leak n/s/r of engine

rear exhaust silencer support rubbers splitting

wipers torn at edges

Fail 17 Mar 2011 68,950 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake wear indicator wire disconnected

oil leak n/s/r of engine

rear exhaust silencer support rubbers splitting

wipers torn at edges

Pass 20 Mar 2010 61,699 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s/f brake pipe at flexi corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine management light on

o/s/f brake pipe at flexi corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,908 miles

eml on

exhaust touching body

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm and perished and worn on edge and o/s/f 2.5/3mm

n/s/r door doesnt open from outside

Fail 19 Mar 2009 56,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

exhaust touching body

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm and perished and worn on edge and o/s/f 2.5/3mm

n/s/r door doesnt open from outside

Pass 24 Mar 2008 52,270 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 52,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,814 miles

rear flexi ferrels corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight dampness at drivers steering rack boot

Fail 13 Mar 2007 42,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear flexi ferrels slightly corroded

slight dampness at drivers steering rack boot

vehicle may require brake discs as worn and have slight judder

vehicle would require allignment as tyre worn badly on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,861 miles

Both front wiper blades torn.

Nearside track rod has some play.

Offside track rod has some play.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Both front wiper blades torn.

Nearside track rod has some play.

Offside track rod has some play.

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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SV03 OYW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 SV03 OYW, 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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SV03 OYW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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