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MK03 BYB

2003 Fiat Multipla

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,371 mi
Last recorded103,371 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 BYB
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear offside + nearside brake pipes corroded

rear subframe rear mounting blocks metal sleeves rusted (no movement )

steering rack offside arm inner joint slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,363 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underfloor area by handbrake lever holed (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear offside + nearside brake pipes corroded

rear subframe rear mounting blocks metal sleeves rusted (no movement )

steering rack offside arm inner joint slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,156 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 97,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,085 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,689 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,427 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside handbrake cable may be seized

Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power drive belt started to deteriorate /// front brake disc,s started to deteriorate inner surface area

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

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

power drive belt started to deteriorate /// front brake disc,s started to deteriorate inner surface area

Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,494 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 70,494 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

n/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/r disc brake corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,081 miles

light scoring and surface corrosion o/s and n/s front brake discs

n/s/r wheel rim (inner) damaged

slight play in n/s/r trailing arm bush

Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,081 miles

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

light scoring and surface corrosion o/s and n/s front brake discs

n/s/r wheel rim (inner) damaged

slight play in n/s/r trailing arm bush

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,161 miles

odd size tyres front to rear axle

sill covers fitted

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim - inner

Fail 20 Feb 2008 45,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise check n/s/r brake caliper - n/s/r brake pads wearing faster than o/s/r brake pads - no obvious bind or problem on test

odd size tyres front to rear axle

sill covers fitted

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim - inner

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,445 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 33,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

brake pads sensor wire snapped

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

slight play in n/s inner - front - wishbone bush

Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,847 miles

n/s/f pad sensor wire snapped

Fail 14 Feb 2006 20,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f pad sensor wire snapped

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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MK03 BYB is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MK03 BYB, 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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MK03 BYB is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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