FIAT Multipla MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.1% pass rate
from 206 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the FIAT Multipla is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.8% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.49% fail on Mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Sub-frame (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.9% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.49% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.49% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake discs (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Cable (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.5% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (20 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (32 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (409 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.97% fail on Lever
    • 0.97% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.97% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.97% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.97% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.49% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.49% fail on Leaks
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.97% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.97% fail on Electrical wiring (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Horn
      • 0.49% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.97% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 13% fail on Visibility (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.49% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.49% fail on Windscreen
  • 12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.49% fail on Drive shaft
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.49% fail on Chassis
      • 0.49% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.49% fail on Pipe
    • 0.49% fail on Body
      • 0.49% fail on Other body component
    • 0.49% fail on Load security
      • 0.49% fail on Access panel
  • 9.2% fail on Tyres
    • 6.3% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.49% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Steering
    • 6.8% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.49% fail on Power steering
      • 0.49% fail on Operation
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.97% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Other leaks
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