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EF53 DSE

2003 Fiat Multipla

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

226,879 mi
Last recorded226,879 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DSE
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 226,879 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 226,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 218,765 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2013 218,768 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2012 208,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 208,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant level low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 123,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2010 110,464 miles

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

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

front discs lipped and corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2010 110,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 74,230 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2007 59,623 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit and perishing

Oil leak

Both front tyres on the legal limit

Fail 15 Nov 2006 44,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake binding on slightly, suspect handbrake cable.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,251 miles

offside rear brake binding on slightly, suspect handbrake cable.

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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EF53 DSE is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EF53 DSE, 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 EF53 DSE registered?

EF53 DSE is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is EF53 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 DSE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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