2010 Fiat Multipla — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Fiat Multipla passed 68.4% of its 822 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 24.1%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 19.5% of all tests — 6.9 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, coil spring and track rod end — pins and bushes alone was recorded 77 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 26.1% in the 30-60k band and 36.9% in the 120-150k band, a 10.8-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 33.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 31.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 39.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.5% | 160 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.5% | 103 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.0% | 82 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.8% | 56 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.2% | 51 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.7% | 39 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 77 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 49 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 37 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 36 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 35 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 34 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 33.6% | 276 |
| 2 | Tyres | 33.1% | 272 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.4% | 209 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.6% | 136 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 14.5% | 119 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.0% | 99 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 115 | 26.1% |
| 60-90k | 278 | 32.0% |
| 90-120k | 268 | 32.5% |
| 120-150k | 122 | 36.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 215 | 31.2% |
| 2022 | 198 | 29.8% |
| 2023 | 164 | 29.9% |
| 2024 | 135 | 31.1% |
| 2025 | 110 | 39.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Multipla
On a 2010 Multipla, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (19.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (12.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Fiat Multiplas pass their MOT?
68.4% of the 822 2010 Fiat Multipla MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Fiat Multipla?
Suspension, recorded in 19.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.5%).
Does the 2010 Multipla get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.1% in the 30-60k band to 36.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 822 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.