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AK51 VBX

2001 Fiat Multipla

Bronze Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,068 mi
Last recorded139,068 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Multipla83,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VBX
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 139,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

drivers door hinge worn

offside front road spring broken

Fail 30 Oct 2012 138,837 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

drivers door hinge worn

offside front road spring broken

Pass 1 Nov 2011 122,002 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops are missing/insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2011 121,657 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops are missing/insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,562 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 112,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 104,786 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 104,786 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 97,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 89,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 65,453 miles

offside rear outer handbrake cable snaped but still working ok

rear No plate starting to seperate

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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AK51 VBX is a 2001 Fiat Multipla in Bronze with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Multipla models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 83,572 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 AK51 VBX, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Multipla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK51 VBX registered?

AK51 VBX is a 2001 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AK51 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 VBX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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