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DS03 XZW

2003 Fiat Multipla

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,986 mi
Last recorded196,986 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 XZW
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 196,986 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 187,380 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsf brake hose cracking slightly

osf brake hose cracking slightly

osr jacking point corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 170,651 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear bump stop broken away

handbrake travel high

Fail 5 Jul 2017 170,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear bump stop broken away

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Jul 2016 151,577 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 151,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 132,808 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

engine lumpy on tickover

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2015 132,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

engine lumpy on tickover

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,936 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

warning light flashing indicating and engine fault

Fail 1 Jul 2013 105,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

warning light flashing indicating and engine fault

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,652 miles

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

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

service due every 12,000 miles or 1 year (whichever comes first)

timing belt due every 72,000 miles or 5 years (whichever comes first)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 92,652 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

service due every 12,000 miles or 1 year (whichever comes first)

timing belt due every 72,000 miles or 5 years (whichever comes first)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 81,273 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,204 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 66,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,090 miles

cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f abs senso wiring rubbing on outer cv boot

n/s/r tyre inner side slightly dented

Fail 28 Jul 2009 56,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/f abs senso wiring rubbing on outer cv boot

n/s/r tyre inner side slightly dented

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,793 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 52,793 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 48,980 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,347 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)

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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DS03 XZW is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DS03 XZW, 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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What year was DS03 XZW registered?

DS03 XZW is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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