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SJ53 FVC

2004 Fiat Multipla

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,035 mi
Last recorded64,035 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Multipla73,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FVC
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 64,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 64,035 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,986 miles

Exhaust rubbers poor cracking.

Front brake flexi hoses cracking.

Nearside rear brake pipe to flexi corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy.!!

Steering rack areas damp. !!

Fail 4 Oct 2017 63,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi cracking (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi cracking (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rubbers poor cracking.

Front brake flexi hoses cracking.

Nearside rear brake pipe to flexi corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy.!!

Steering rack areas damp. !!

Pass 3 Sep 2016 63,185 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,176 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,081 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 63,071 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,386 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 57,386 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,577 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 43,575 miles

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

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

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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SJ53 FVC is a 2004 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SJ53 FVC, 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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SJ53 FVC is a 2004 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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