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AK03 VTW

2003 Fiat Multipla

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,282 mi
Last recorded165,282 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VTW
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 165,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

engine m.i.l. on.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

rear subframe corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 163,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (3.1.9)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine M.I.L illumunated

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some under bonnet components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides- mount areas (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 142,509 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front n umber plate.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 141,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wire (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short brake wire (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

plastic trims fitted to both pouter sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 127,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 127,781 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

2 x nails in n/s/r. tyre.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 111,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 111,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 101,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,502 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 91,151 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,688 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 71,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,461 miles

Airbag failure warning light on dash

Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,362 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,544 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 49,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 19 Apr 2007 43,252 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 43,250 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,744 miles

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

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

handbrake could do with some adjustment

How Reliable is the Fiat Multipla?

Based on 251,945 MOT tests across 18,513 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
7,741
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
18,513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,746
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,910
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,700
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 10,201
Stop lamp not working 8,979
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AK03 VTW is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Multipla models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 76,840 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 Multipla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,746 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 VTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Multipla typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Multipla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 VTW is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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