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EU02 KGV

2002 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 KGV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing due to slight brake drag

Fail 18 Jul 2012 98,045 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing due to slight brake drag

Pass 24 Mar 2011 89,958 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,175 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear suspension bump stops in poor c ondition

nearside front tyre sidewall split but not exposing cord/ply at time of test

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

slight engine misfire at idle,coolant rusty colour

Fail 20 Mar 2010 84,979 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops in poor c ondition

nearside front tyre sidewall split but not exposing cord/ply at time of test

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

slight engine misfire at idle,coolant rusty colour

Pass 7 Mar 2009 78,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,157 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,912 miles

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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EU02 KGV is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU02 KGV, 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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EU02 KGV is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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