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VK53 ECW

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,276 mi
Last recorded133,276 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 ECW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 133,276 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 133,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 133,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 108,776 miles

rear offside handbrake performance reduced

Fail 26 Aug 2010 97,358 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,058 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 87,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 46,988 miles

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

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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VK53 ECW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK53 ECW, 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 VK53 ECW registered?

VK53 ECW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is VK53 ECW safe to buy?

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