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VO53 FFP

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

134,267 mi
Last recorded134,267 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 FFP
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 134,267 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 134,265 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 124,396 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 124,396 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 113,933 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lens damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2023 113,933 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lens damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,280 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2022 104,280 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cover dirty

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 99,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 97,040 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 97,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 90,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 90,219 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre defective worn inner edge illegal ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,526 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 86,526 miles

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

Central Front Lower Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 83,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wall starting to crack and getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wall starting to crack and getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,792 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 70,792 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 61,831 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 53,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 49,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 45,002 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 45,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 41,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,702 miles

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 FFP is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 VO53 FFP, 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 FFP is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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