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OBZ 757

2004 Fiat Marea

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Marea33,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 757
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 79,589 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 77,121 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body beneath steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded, Upper/outer. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body beneath steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Sump pan corroded

rear view camera loose

Fail 14 Nov 2023 74,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch corroded, central inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch corroded near top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body beneath steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded, Upper/outer. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body beneath steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Sump pan corroded

rear view camera loose

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within N/S/F wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within N/S/F wheel arch near top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative remain when other gears selected (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis within engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,419 miles

battery light on

sump corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 71,419 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

battery light on

sump corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,984 miles

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

Front both inner arches corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,107 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 58,916 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 58,651 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working one side marker inop (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed and corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working 2 side marker lamps inop. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch x 2 holed and corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,269 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 51,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure in front of rear wheel. (1.9.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,557 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,556 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s & o/s strut mount area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,966 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 43,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,790 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 40,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,171 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 38,171 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 36,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,291 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,544 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 26,544 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,224 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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OBZ 757 is a 2004 Fiat Marea in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 33,579 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 OBZ 757, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Marea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OBZ 757 is a 2004 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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