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AK51 VNU

2001 Fiat Multipla

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

150,297 mi
Last recorded150,297 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Multipla83,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VNU
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 150,297 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 150,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 141,756 miles

Nearside Rear tread inner shoulder worn

cooling fan not kicking in

gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 141,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section hanger deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill+n/s/r jacking point (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement underside gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tread inner shoulder worn

cooling fan not kicking in

gearbox oil leak

plastic clips securing handbrake cable broken allowing it to rest on exhaust

Pass 7 May 2015 130,148 miles

gearbox oil leak

outer sill inspection not poss.due to plastic covers

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 May 2015 130,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

gearbox oil leak

outer sill inspection not poss.due to plastic covers

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tread outer shoulder wearing off

Fail 23 Apr 2014 119,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tread outer shoulder wearing off

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,825 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyre minor perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 111,822 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front treads outer shoulder worn off

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyre minor perishing

Pass 5 May 2012 101,710 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r brake backing plate inspection rubber missing

o/s/r tyre minor perishing

Fail 3 May 2012 101,709 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r brake backing plate inspection rubber missing

o/s/r tyre minor perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,480 miles

f/n/s tyre outer sidewall minor damage+outer shoulder wearing

gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,479 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/n/s tyre outer sidewall minor damage+outer shoulder wearing

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 84,351 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 84,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 84,150 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs are corroded slightly

front number plate is cracked slightly

Pass 11 May 2009 78,618 miles

Oil leak

both front faces are corroded slightly

offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 6 May 2008 74,506 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 17 May 2007 70,650 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2007 70,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2005 55,649 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 55,649 miles

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

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 VNU is a 2001 Fiat Multipla in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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