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SM02 ULK

2002 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,500 mi
Last recorded91,500 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 ULK
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 91,500 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,326 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 82,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMPSTOP DETATCHED BUT STILL INSIDE COIL SPRING

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

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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SM02 ULK is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SM02 ULK, 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 SM02 ULK registered?

SM02 ULK is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 June 2002.

Is SM02 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 ULK shows 3 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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