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RV53 MVT

2003 Fiat Multipla

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

36,632 mi
Last recorded36,632 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 MVT
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to catalytic converter clamp (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

parking brake only just passed @19% min 16%

test carried out in wet conditions

Fail 26 Sep 2016 36,631 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to catalytic converter clamp (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slight sidewall scuffing

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

Offside Rear slight cracking in structure of tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

parking brake only just passed @19% min 16%

test carried out in wet conditions

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed no cords exposed

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,933 miles

Nearside Front sidewall scuffed

Front brake disc corroded around edge

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

front wipers smearing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 35,933 miles

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

Front brake disc corroded around edge

Nearside Front sidewall scuffed

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front disc corroded around edge

o/s/r tyre age cracking

tested in wet condition

Fail 8 Oct 2014 34,766 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front disc corroded around edge

o/s/r tyre age cracking

tested in wet condition

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,656 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 32,656 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to handbrake cable outer covers

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,864 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to handbrake cable outer covers

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,115 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside front tyre worn on insde shoulder

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,544 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 26,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,517 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 23,517 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,995 miles

rear number plate slightly poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2008 21,995 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,411 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,213 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 18,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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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RV53 MVT 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 RV53 MVT, 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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RV53 MVT is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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