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EX53 VZL

2003 Fiat Multipla

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,301 mi
Last recorded184,301 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VZL
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 184,301 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 184,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 176,232 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 176,232 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 168,498 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 168,498 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 156,657 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shockers (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 156,657 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shockers (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 144,254 miles

Both rear inner sills / jacking points corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

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

coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 136,084 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 136,077 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 123,671 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 123,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,040 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 98,029 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,317 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,316 miles

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

Rear subframe, rubber mounting bushes perished.

Straw at rear of engine.

Washer missing from nearside rear shock absorber lower fixing.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,197 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 81,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

High level brake lamp has a bulb not working.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 70,030 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,025 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EX53 VZL 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 EX53 VZL, 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 EX53 VZL registered?

EX53 VZL is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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