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FY04 XCL

2004 Fiat Multipla

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,020 mi
Last recorded143,020 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Multipla73,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XCL
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 143,020 miles

both front innertyres getting bold

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Fail 29 Jul 2014 143,016 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front innertyres getting bold

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 30 May 2013 140,006 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2013 140,005 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2012 130,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2012 130,308 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2011 125,521 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 125,513 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 112,623 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,140 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FY04 XCL is a 2004 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Multipla models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,842 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 FY04 XCL, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Multipla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY04 XCL registered?

FY04 XCL is a 2004 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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