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RD53 BVJ

2004 Fiat Multipla

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,468 mi
Last recorded108,468 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Multipla73,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD53 BVJ
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 108,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 108,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 100,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise near side rear parking brake slightly low on effort

advise parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 3 May 2013 100,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

advise near side rear parking brake slightly low on effort

advise parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 May 2012 92,514 miles

bady restraints fitted to all seats except n/s/f and drivers (only these two seat belts checked)

exhaust front flexi aand rear box slight leakage

front brake pad low level sensors corroded off

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 23 May 2012 92,514 miles

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

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

bady restraints fitted to all seats except n/s/f and drivers (only these two seat belts checked)

exhaust front flexi aand rear box slight leakage

front brake pad low level sensors corroded off

handbrake cables require further security

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 11 May 2011 81,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 81,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

HEAVY wall damage to nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear number plate faded

Wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,326 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 63,012 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,679 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,549 miles

raer exhaust silencers corroded,but not leaking.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in n/s of steering rack knuckle joint.

spare wheel loose in carrier.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 30,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

raer exhaust silencers corroded,but not leaking.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in n/s of steering rack knuckle joint.

spare wheel loose in carrier.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,766 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

new tyres fitted to fron axle

Fail 26 Feb 2007 21,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

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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RD53 BVJ is a 2004 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Multipla models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,842 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 RD53 BVJ, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Multipla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RD53 BVJ is a 2004 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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