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DU03 LFV

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,034 mi
Last recorded123,034 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 LFV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,034 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 115,190 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 115,181 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,853 miles

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 107,781 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,960 miles

centre rear seat and seat belt removed from vehicle.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 102,957 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag lamp on

chip in unswept zone of vehicle windshield

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

rear number plate lettering starting to brake up

Pass 14 Oct 2011 98,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 98,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 89,066 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,616 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

high level brake light bulb single bulb not working

n/s mirror / side repeater slightly insecure

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre wall slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2008 70,616 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

high level brake light bulb single bulb not working

n/s mirror / side repeater slightly insecure

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre wall slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2008 70,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

high level brake single light bulb not working

n/s side repeater / mirror slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre wall slightly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,022 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,038 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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DU03 LFV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU03 LFV, 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 DU03 LFV registered?

DU03 LFV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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