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AU53 PHV

2003 Fiat Multipla

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,627 mi
Last recorded118,627 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Multipla76,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PHV
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 118,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indentation on o/s/r tyre wall

o/s/f lower arm bracket bolt loose

o/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2013 118,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indentation on o/s/r tyre wall

o/s/f lower arm bracket bolt loose

o/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,149 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 115,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,739 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake disc wearing

Fail 9 Aug 2010 93,599 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake disc wearing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,955 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,955 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,952 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,045 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 56,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,385 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Handbrake cables do not pull even

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn to 1.67mm †legal min limit is 1.60mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 42,377 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Handbrake cables do not pull even

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn to 1.67mm †Legal limit is 1.60mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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AU53 PHV is a 2003 Fiat Multipla in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Multipla models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 76,840 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 AU53 PHV, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Multipla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 PHV registered?

AU53 PHV is a 2003 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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