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AK03 VWL

2003 Fiat Multipla

Bronze Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,128 mi
Last recorded121,128 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VWL
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 121,128 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 121,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 112,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 106,835 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

centre rear seat insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

nearside rear wing damaged

one bulb inop in high level brake light

Fail 22 Apr 2010 106,496 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

centre rear seat insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

nearside rear wing damaged

one bulb inop in high level brake light

Pass 27 Apr 2009 90,708 miles

air bag light on

offside rear inner brake pad anti sqeel shim away fron back of pad

Fail 20 Apr 2009 90,499 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

air bag light on

offside rear inner brake pad anti sqeel shim away fron back of pad

Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,041 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 72,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2007 59,963 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 59,963 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,996 miles

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

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

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 VWL is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Bronze with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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