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OV02 ELX

2002 Fiat Marea

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,696 mi
Last recorded77,696 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,696 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 77,696 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting missing (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,615 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,448 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,504 miles

slight blow on exhaust joints

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,202 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 63,150 miles

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)

Nearside inner drive shaft boot split and leaking

Fail 27 May 2011 63,150 miles

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)

Nearside inner drive shaft boot split and leaking

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 57,090 miles

Grease around offside outer drive shaft boot

Fail 26 May 2010 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Grease around offside outer drive shaft boot

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,847 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 43,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,662 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 36,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,072 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,068 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs ridged

front brake pads very thin

handbrake efficiency poor

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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OV02 ELX is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OV02 ELX, 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 OV02 ELX registered?

OV02 ELX is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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