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ML53 VKW

2003 Fiat Multipla

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,757 mi
Last recorded171,757 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 VKW
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 171,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 169,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 165,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 163,208 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 158,575 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 152,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats removed time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2020 152,800 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats removed time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,229 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,499 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 127,832 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 127,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 121,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing perished & cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside and centre rear seats missing ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe very corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 121,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside discs worn and excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper cover split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted and perished (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven brake slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing perished & cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear parking brake cable insecure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside and centre rear seats missing ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe very corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,100 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,422 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 95,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 76,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,693 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,873 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,833 miles

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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ML53 VKW is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML53 VKW, 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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ML53 VKW is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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