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WN53 FVG

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,419 mi
Last recorded122,419 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 FVG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,419 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 122,246 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0% (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 110kgs / 0kgs (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 113,933 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 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven 190/240kgs (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 75/190kgs (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure hose not in bracket (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 105,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp images appear dull/dim

Fail 23 Mar 2016 105,824 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable / fouling rear wheel (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp images appear dull/dim

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,802 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,771 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,256 miles

o/s/r discs slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Feb 2013 87,244 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r discs slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,916 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,728 miles

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

wear to fron t discs

Fail 22 Feb 2011 65,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

wear to fron t discs

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,461 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 38,457 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,493 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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WN53 FVG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WN53 FVG, 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 WN53 FVG registered?

WN53 FVG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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