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WV53 UCF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,774 mi
Last recorded200,774 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 UCF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 200,774 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 185,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 168,141 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 154,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 140,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 126,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 108,708 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,660 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

off side brake back plate loose.

small amount of play in steering rack.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 88,656 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

off side brake back plate loose.

small amount of play in steering rack.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 71,555 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 56,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,917 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

most rear row of seats not fitted

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside wiper blades split

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 UCF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV53 UCF, 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 WV53 UCF registered?

WV53 UCF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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