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MK53 VZU

2003 Fiat Multipla

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,868 mi
Last recorded137,868 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VZU
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 137,868 miles

Ball joint has slight play Offside steering rack end internal ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 137,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle on route to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Parking brake lever assembly mounting plate in floor excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outriggers corroded excessively under floor nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Ball joint has slight play Offside steering rack end internal ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inside shoulder

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded badly and scored, advise replace (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear, advise replace (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,567 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear, advise replace (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 127,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear on route to flexy hose,(by flexy hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Nearside and offside front upper strut bushes/mounts (2.5.B.1b)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front, worn heavily on inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge, advise replace

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,686 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs and would benefit a service (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 98,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,654 miles

handbrake has a low responce on rear nearside.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 88,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

handbrake has a low responce on rear nearside.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,299 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,617 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 46,617 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 32,580 miles

both wiper blades just starting to split. †both rear wheels have flat spots.

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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MK53 VZU is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MK53 VZU, 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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MK53 VZU is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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