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DY02 XAP

2002 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,476 mi
Last recorded99,476 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XAP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 99,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,414 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 93,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,653 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 84,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,129 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,129 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,184 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,048 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 40,048 miles

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Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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DY02 XAP is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY02 XAP, 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.

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What year was DY02 XAP registered?

DY02 XAP is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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