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SM53 KBF

2004 Fiat Multipla

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,765 mi
Last recorded115,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Multipla73,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KBF
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,765 miles

Front cradle corroded

Oil leak ()

both sides inner sills under car corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 115,763 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front cradle corroded

Oil leak ()

both sides inner sills under car corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,736 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres light cracking and worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,735 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres light cracking and worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,640 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

radiator corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 108,640 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

coolant pipe insecure

radiator corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 104,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front wiper torn

Fail 13 Jun 2013 101,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front wiper torn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,138 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges indicating adjustment required

clutch pedal rubber missing

hydraulic clutch pipe heavily corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges indicating adjustment required

clutch pedal rubber missing

hydraulic clutch pipe heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,367 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 78,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,990 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 17 Jun 2008 54,990 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,903 miles

n/s front tyre worn more on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,964 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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SM53 KBF is a 2004 Fiat Multipla in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM53 KBF, 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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SM53 KBF is a 2004 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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