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Y709 VCS

2001 Fiat Multipla

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,759 mi
Last recorded129,759 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Multipla83,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 VCS
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust deteriarating and leaking

general corrosion to rear suspension and coil springs

inner sills starting to corroded and outer sill covers fitted

n/s front tyre low tread and nail in tread

n/s rear seat belt slow to retract

n/s rear tyre nail in tread and under inflated

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

transmission oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 129,751 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust deteriarating and leaking

general corrosion to rear suspension and coil springs

inner sills starting to corroded and outer sill covers fitted

n/s front tyre low tread and nail in tread

n/s rear seat belt slow to retract

n/s rear tyre nail in tread and under inflated

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

transmission oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,967 miles

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

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

front disc in condition

Fail 3 Apr 2012 123,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

front disc in condition

Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,957 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 113,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,115 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 110,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,545 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 98,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 88,153 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 88,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,361 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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Y709 VCS is a 2001 Fiat Multipla in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Multipla models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 83,572 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 Y709 VCS, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Multipla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y709 VCS is a 2001 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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