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DV54 VHU

2004 Fiat Multipla

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,249 mi
Last recorded109,249 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Multipla73,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 VHU
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,249 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

centre exhaust box rattling and rear exhaust corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2013 100,933 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking slightly

centre exhaust box rattling and rear exhaust corroded

emissions test not completed due to overheating, but prior to overheating lambda reading was outside limits and due to fail.

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 May 2012 92,327 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 92,325 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 90,100 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 90,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 79,716 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,519 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 68,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 59,302 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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DV54 VHU is a 2004 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV54 VHU, 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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DV54 VHU is a 2004 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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