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PK51 VPL

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,701 mi
Last recorded42,701 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 VPL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,701 miles

rear floor panels corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,895 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear suspension bump stops damaged.

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

N/S front ball joint gaiter split.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 30,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front ball joint gaiters split.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear suspension bump stops damaged.

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,464 miles

slight play to o/s steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2008 28,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play to o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,600 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,932 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)

both rear bump stops inscure

Pass 16 Sep 2005 16,248 miles

Engine oily around oil filter.

Front brake discs worn.

Slight exhaust blow from centre joint.

Steering rack damp.

Suspect tracking is out.

Fail 16 Sep 2005 16,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oily around oil filter.

Front brake discs worn.

Slight exhaust blow from centre joint.

Steering rack damp.

Suspect tracking is out.

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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PK51 VPL is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK51 VPL, 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 PK51 VPL registered?

PK51 VPL is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is PK51 VPL safe to buy?

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