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MW02 FMY

2002 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,585 mi
Last recorded97,585 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 FMY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,742 miles

advise front reg plate starting to deteriate

advise n/s/f cv boot starting to deteriate

advise n/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2011 79,648 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 79,648 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,831 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 71,831 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 63,284 miles

front brake pads low

gear box oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2009 63,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front pads low

advise gearbox leaking oil

Pass 2 May 2008 55,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 51,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 43,334 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge but still within limits

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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MW02 FMY is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW02 FMY, 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 MW02 FMY registered?

MW02 FMY is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is MW02 FMY safe to buy?

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