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SV53 ZNP

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,025 mi
Last recorded186,025 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZNP
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 186,025 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 165,125 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 165,111 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011
Fail 6 Jul 2011

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,037 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 102,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,188 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 71,170 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,603 miles

Fuel low during test

Handbrake lever has long travel

N/S/R brake disc splash shield corroded

O/S/R brake disc splash shield corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to test rear belts fully due to rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,456 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside rear brake disc splash shield corroded

Offside rear brake disc splash shield corroded

Rearmost pair of seats not fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,144 miles

offside rear + centre rear seats removed/missing at time of mot test

Fail 9 Oct 2006 40,144 miles

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

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

offside rear + centre rear seats removed at time of test

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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SV53 ZNP is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV53 ZNP, 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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SV53 ZNP is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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