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FM52 EFU

2003 Fiat Multipla

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,665 mi
Last recorded133,665 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 EFU
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 133,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 130,618 miles

Oil leak

bolt not fitted correctly in gearbox mounting

dent in n/s/r wheel rim

o/s and n/s front flexible brake hoses slightly perrished

o/s/f lower arm, front bush worn

stone chip close to A zone in screen

Fail 26 Jan 2012 130,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

bolt not fitted correctly in gearbox mounting

dent in n/s/r wheel rim

o/s and n/s front flexible brake hoses slightly perrished

o/s/f lower arm, front bush worn

rear silencer mounting perrished

stone chip close to A zone in screen

Pass 27 Jan 2011 127,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox mounting bolt loose/ damaged

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod worn

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Feb 2010 125,115 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s lower engine mounting bolt loose

n/s wiper blade split on end

rear wiper blade split

slight bind on o/s rear brake

stone chip in windscreen on edge of A zone

Pass 9 Feb 2009 120,668 miles

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

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

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

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

very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 11 Feb 2008 117,985 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 117,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 96,870 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 96,870 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 73,996 miles

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

no rear seats

Fail 13 Jan 2006 73,996 miles

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

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

no rear seats

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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FM52 EFU is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM52 EFU, 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 FM52 EFU registered?

FM52 EFU is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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