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VN52 FDD

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,572 mi
Last recorded125,572 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FDD
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 125,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,382 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,941 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,827 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,841 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 70,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,299 miles

all tyres worn to various degrees, fronts worst

front brake discs worn, pads getting low

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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VN52 FDD 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 83.3%.

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 VN52 FDD, 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 VN52 FDD registered?

VN52 FDD is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is VN52 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN52 FDD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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