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LC53 DWJ

2003 Fiat Multipla

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

80,908 mi
Last recorded80,908 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 DWJ
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 80,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing low close to limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates water damaged

front exhaust flexi joint poor (blowing and temp repair)

handbrake travel high

movement in o/s/f drop link

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2012 80,908 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing low close to limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates water damaged

front exhaust flexi joint poor (blowing and temp repair)

handbrake travel high

movement in o/s/f drop link

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Dec 2011 74,883 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate water damage

noise from engine area

Fail 24 Dec 2011 74,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

child seats fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate water damage

noise from engine area

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 66,731 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 66,582 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,550 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,439 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 36,439 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,580 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 27,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear 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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LC53 DWJ is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 LC53 DWJ, 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 LC53 DWJ registered?

LC53 DWJ is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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