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VO53 FDZ

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,853 mi
Last recorded152,853 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 FDZ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 152,853 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 152,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 137,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front tyres 225/60/15 rear tyres 215/65/15

Fail 19 Sep 2014 137,210 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

front tyres 225/60/15 rear tyres 215/65/15

Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 125,705 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 120,557 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 113,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 113,408 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 105,930 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 105,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,516 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,900 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 17,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

middle brake light does not work

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,756 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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VO53 FDZ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VO53 FDZ, 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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VO53 FDZ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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