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KU51 DRO

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,784 mi
Last recorded48,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 DRO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 48,784 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 48,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre pipe has holes in it (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 46,966 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 46,966 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,362 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,405 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 43,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 41,862 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 41,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 40,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 40,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 38,216 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer lower sill dented

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,617 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,322 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,993 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,724 miles

Advise nearside rear bump stop insecure.

Fail 8 May 2012 23,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise nearside rear bump stop insecure.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,786 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,176 miles

N/S AND O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER DUST COVERS ARE SPLIT

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,680 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,356 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! N/S OUTER SILL IS DAMAGED AT FRINT AND REAR.

PLEASE NOTE !!! O/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD.

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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KU51 DRO is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KU51 DRO, 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.

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What year was KU51 DRO registered?

KU51 DRO is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KU51 DRO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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