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EX51 LXS

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,504 mi
Last recorded117,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 LXS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 117,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,616 miles

rear bump stops detached

Fail 16 Jan 2012 112,613 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear bump stops detached

Pass 20 Dec 2010 108,462 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links worn

both rear bump stops insecure

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside rear brake pipe beside fuel tank corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 108,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front anti roll bar drop links worn

both rear bump stops insecure

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside rear brake pipe beside fuel tank corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,299 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 95,444 miles

rear bump stops broken

Fail 29 Oct 2008 95,424 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

rear bump stops broken

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side front door cheak strap worn

Fail 9 Oct 2007 88,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side front door cheak strap worn

Pass 18 Sep 2006 72,858 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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EX51 LXS is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,970 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 EX51 LXS, 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 25 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 EX51 LXS registered?

EX51 LXS is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 LXS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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