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RL53 VAX

2004 Fiat Multipla

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Multipla73,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VAX
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,191 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake flexy hoses perished

centre/rear/flexy exhaust boxes deteriorated

chip in screen

nearside front main beam lense damaged

offside front disc corrded inner edge

passenger airbag light switched off

rear bumper damaged

release bearing noisey

sill kits fitted

slight blow exhaust flexy box

Fail 13 Mar 2013 101,118 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front bottom ball joint boots damaged

both front flexy brake hose's perished

chips in screen

engine management light on

exhaust flexy deteriorated,center and rear exhaust box corroded

front brake disc's worn and corroded

handbrake cable insecure

nearside front inner c/v boot oil soaked

nearside front main beam lense damaged

rear bumper damaged

sill kit fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 95,050 miles

chip in screen

engine man light on

exhaust flexy deteriorated

front flexys perished

nearside front main beam lense damaged

nearside rear shock damp

offside front anti roll bar drop link has play in its ball joints

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear box corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2012 95,050 miles

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

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

chip in screen

engine man light on

exhaust flexy deteriorated

front flexys perished

nearside front main beam lense damaged

nearside rear shock damp

offside front anti roll bar drop link has play in its ball joints

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

o/s outer c,v boot greasy

rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2011 79,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

o/s outer c,v boot greasy

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,417 miles

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

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s cv boot damp

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,155 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2008 39,490 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 39,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2007 29,727 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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RL53 VAX is a 2004 Fiat Multipla in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RL53 VAX, 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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What year was RL53 VAX registered?

RL53 VAX is a 2004 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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