Fiat Multipla (2009)
2009 Fiat Multipla
CarHunch analysed 242 real MOT records for the 2009 Fiat Multipla. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Fiat Multipla is a troublemaker on the MOT bay, with a first-time pass rate of just 69%—significantly below the UK average of 80%—and a deeply concerning 56.2% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects at some point. This is a car that demands serious caution: more than half will have safety-critical issues, making it a risky buy without a pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
At 67,500 miles on average, these are reasonably low-mileage examples, yet they're accumulating 4.77 failures and nearly 24 advisories per test, suggesting structural or design weaknesses rather than simple wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and have a full diagnostic check done before purchase—the Multipla's average MOT track record means you're buying into a pattern of problems, not just an individual car's bad luck.
What to check before buying a 2009 Fiat Multipla
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 56.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 235 | 69% | 4.79 |
| Petrol (3%) | 7 | 66.9% | 4.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Fiat Multipla vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Fiat Multipla vehicles fall between 47,297 and 84,335 miles.
2009 Fiat Multipla — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (27% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Fiat Multipla
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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59.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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57.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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38.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.3%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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33.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.6%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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