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AD51 WZU

2002 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,616 mi
Last recorded76,616 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WZU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,616 miles

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

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

chip in n/s head light

n/s rear bump stop insecure

noise from thrust bearing

play in n/s+o/s front drop link arms

rear exhaust box hitting rear coil spring

slight roughness in n/s front top suspension mounting

wrong size wiper blades fitted to car

Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,606 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

chip in n/s head light

n/s rear bump stop insecure

noise from thrust bearing

o/s front tyre was down to 8psi

play in n/s+o/s front drop link arms

rear exhaust box hitting rear coil spring

slight roughness in n/s front top suspension mounting

wrong size wiper blades fitted to car

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,730 miles

corrosion o/s rear floor

o/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s rear bump stop insecure

play in n/s front drop link arm

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

corrosion o/s rear floor

o/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s rear bump stop insecure

play in n/s front drop link arm

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,624 miles

heavy corrosion rear coil springs

play o/s steering rack

stone chip n/s head light

Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,624 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen wipers are worn

heavy corrosion rear coil springs

play o/s steering rack

stone chip n/s head light

Fail 10 Aug 2009 57,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades are split + worn

front wipers do not return to park

play in o/s steering rack

play o/s front anti roll bar drop link arm

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,649 miles

front wiper blades are split + worn

front wipers do not return to park

play in o/s steering rack

play o/s front anti roll bar drop link arm

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,754 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 50,754 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,253 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 42,253 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,531 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 27,591 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 27,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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AD51 WZU is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 64,032 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 Marea fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD51 WZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 WZU registered?

AD51 WZU is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AD51 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 WZU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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