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FD53 EKH

2003 Fiat Multipla

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,329 mi
Last recorded98,329 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 EKH
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,329 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension/front subframe/rear cross member corroded,o/s/r tyre perished,poor running,exhaust deteriorated,

Fail 15 Sep 2014 98,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension/front subframe/rear cross member corroded,o/s/r tyre perished,poor running,exhaust deteriorated,

Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,924 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres worn on raised tread edges,front and rear tyres different size

Fail 31 Jul 2013 95,777 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,832 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,235 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 79,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,560 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 65,558 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,177 miles

not all bulbs in high level stop light working

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,493 miles

advise PAS steering rack weeping oil

advise slight free play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise PAS steering rack weeping oil

advise front brake discs and pads worn

advise front wipers deteriorating

advise o/s/r handbrake cable deteriorating

advise slight free play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,329 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 39,289 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,358 miles

Offside Front 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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FD53 EKH is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD53 EKH, 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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FD53 EKH is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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