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WG52 UGJ

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,100 mi
Last recorded92,100 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 UGJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,100 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 92,100 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r passenger door cannot be opened by handle but can be opened from outside by remote control

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,496 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r passenger door cannot be opened by handle but can be opened from outside by remote control

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,414 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,076 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition, inner faces heavaly lipped.

osr tyre bold in places,but for mot criteria a pass.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 76,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs in poor condition, inner faces heavaly lipped.

osr tyre bold in places,but for mot criteria a pass.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,851 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,332 miles

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear down.

o/s handbrake close to full travel.

play in o/s steering rack arm/joint.

rear brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

unable to open o/s/r passenger door from outside.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 67,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs starting to wear down.

play in o/s steering rack arm/joint.

rear brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

unable to open o/s/r passenger door from outside.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,488 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear very thin on outer edge.

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

play in steering rack/system.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

slight kink/damage to n/s/r flexible brake hose/pipe.

unable to open o/s/r passenger door from outside with door handle.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 60,488 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

n/s/r brake pads starting to wear thin.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear very thin on outer edge.

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

play in steering rack/system.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

slight kink/damage to n/s/r flexible brake hose/pipe.

unable to open o/s/r passenger door from outside with door handle.

Pass 11 May 2007 39,887 miles

n/s mirror unit damaged/insecure.

n/s/r brake disc in slightly poor condition.

o/s/r metal brake pipe/flexible brake hose getting close to o/s/r roadwheel.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 5 May 2006 27,310 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 27,310 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

centre rear seatbelt starting to become slow to retract.

n/s handbrake readings starting to get 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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WG52 UGJ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WG52 UGJ, 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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WG52 UGJ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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