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SA02 XZP

2002 Fiat Marea

Bronze Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,118 mi
Last recorded156,118 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 XZP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 156,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 141,222 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 140,857 miles

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

suspect leaking exhaust front flexi section. perished tyre o/s rear,and worn inner shoulder on same. damaged driver headlamp glass. suspect n/s wiper arm/linkage slippin? corroded rear suspension,springs and shocks.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 122,816 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 121,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

O/s h/lamp cracked/damaged. Suspect w/screen wipers linkage worn . w/screen washer n/s maladjusted. Imbalance rear brakes. Slight low effort o/s h/brake

Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,406 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 88,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,501 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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SA02 XZP is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Bronze with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SA02 XZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA02 XZP registered?

SA02 XZP is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is SA02 XZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA02 XZP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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