MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs and would benefit a service (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
handbrake has a low responce on rear nearside.
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.
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both wiper blades just starting to split. †both rear wheels have flat spots.
How Reliable is the Fiat Multipla?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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