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VN52 JBO

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,748 mi
Last recorded170,748 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 JBO
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 170,748 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 170,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 153,113 miles

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

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

n/s/r light cover broken

Fail 24 Jul 2009 153,113 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r light cover broken

Pass 18 Jul 2008 137,158 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 137,158 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 111,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 101,878 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 101,878 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 73,570 miles

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

middle row seat missing -=- belt not checked

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 JBO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN52 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

VN52 JBO is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is VN52 JBO safe to buy?

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