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BG51 BGU

2001 Fiat Marea Weekend

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,539 mi
Last recorded85,539 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend71,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BGU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,539 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 May 2012 78,493 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 78,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,729 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 67,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,759 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 6,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,984 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,984 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,945 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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BG51 BGU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 71,378 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 BGU is a 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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