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YA53 UWP

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

165,134 mi
Last recorded165,134 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UWP
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 165,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2017 165,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 125,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 116,656 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 116,656 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,037 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 93,037 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,090 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar

Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar

Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,691 miles

spare wheel carrier and wheel missing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

spare wheel carrier and wheel missing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,229 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 53,227 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,064 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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YA53 UWP is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue 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 YA53 UWP, 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 YA53 UWP registered?

YA53 UWP is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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