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WV53 UEW

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,810 mi
Last recorded124,810 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 UEW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 124,810 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2013 103,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Jun 2012 94,532 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 94,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 87,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2011 87,973 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2010 79,862 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 79,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 73,560 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 73,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,196 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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WV53 UEW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

WV53 UEW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WV53 UEW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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