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FY53 YGW

2003 Fiat Multipla

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,712 mi
Last recorded121,712 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YGW
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 121,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment bush has excessive side movement (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill box section around jacking point holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill box section around jacking point holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill box section around jacking point holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill box section around jacking point holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed, corroded and inlet pipe broken away from box (7.1.2)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below tread on inside and outside edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cable mounting point (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cable mounting point (3.1.9)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and mounting areas (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and mounting areas (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,133 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on metal brake pipes

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 108,618 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,787 miles

Coolant low

N/S front pad wear sensor wire damaged.

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

O/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 92,784 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Coolant low

N/S front pad wear sensor wire damaged.

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

O/S rear tyre cracked/perished. No cords visible at time of test.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,537 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 89,537 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,483 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 84,483 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,018 miles

front discs slightly scored

Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs slightly scored

Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,368 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 63,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 54,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,094 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,803 miles

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

Oil leak

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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FY53 YGW is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY53 YGW, 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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FY53 YGW is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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