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SM04 XLJ

2004 Fiat Multipla

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,492 mi
Last recorded81,492 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Multipla73,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 XLJ
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak, sump corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2012 81,492 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak, sump corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front and rear sub frames corroding

offside wiper blade spliting

Fail 13 Jul 2011 75,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front and rear sub frames corroding

offside wiper blade spliting

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,443 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion on engine sump

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,942 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn unevenly

parking brake outer cables split.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,267 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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SM04 XLJ is a 2004 Fiat Multipla in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SM04 XLJ, 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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SM04 XLJ is a 2004 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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