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W485 RCF

2000 Fiat Multipla

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Multipla91,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 RCF
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 125,387 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on edges

Nearside Rear brakes slightly sticking

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre treads worn on edges

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 18%

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 110,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 94,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 94,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,624 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 60,163 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 60,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,474 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,471 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,024 miles

c/l 527836

Fail 5 Mar 2008 49,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

c/l 527836

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,207 miles

General surface corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

both front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked and backing starting to detatch

offside front top suspension mounting slightly perrished

rear number plate backing starting to detatch

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2006 42,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

both front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked and backing starting to detatch

general surface corrosion to rear subframe

offside front top suspension mounting slightly perrished

rear number plate backing starting to detatch

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

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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W485 RCF is a 2000 Fiat Multipla in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Multipla models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 91,028 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 W485 RCF, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Multipla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W485 RCF is a 2000 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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