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FJ53 OTF

2003 Fiat Multipla

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,404 mi
Last recorded123,404 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OTF
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 123,404 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 123,045 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 115,273 miles

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

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

n/s/r spring bump stop insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2011 115,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r spring bump stop insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,533 miles

bulb out in high level brake light

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on edges

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 28 Jul 2010 101,533 miles

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

bulb out in high level brake light

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded on edges

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,887 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,887 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,628 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 74,628 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT B/DISCS CORRODED INNER FACE OUTER CERCUMFERENCE

ADVISE REAR P/BRAKE CABLE OUTERS DETERIORATING

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,535 miles

advise:front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,893 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat so unable to check belt fully.

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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FJ53 OTF is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FJ53 OTF, 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 FJ53 OTF registered?

FJ53 OTF is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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