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WV53 JXB

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,986 mi
Last recorded134,986 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JXB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 134,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear traling arm (slight play in bush)

Fail 10 May 2016 134,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear traling arm (slight play in bush)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 126,777 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2015 126,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 120,237 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle box rattling

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 22 May 2013 103,840 miles

offside rear roadwheel tyre weights slightly rubbing brake caliper

Fail 21 May 2013 103,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside front outer mirror cover missing

offside rear roadwheel tyre weights slightly rubbing brake caliper

Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,911 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 23 Jan 2013 96,911 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,966 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2012 91,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,761 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 84,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

air bag warning light on

Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 70,560 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,560 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,652 miles

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

drivers door hinges are loose.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 49,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,930 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 34,726 miles

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

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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WV53 JXB is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WV53 JXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 JXB registered?

WV53 JXB is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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