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SV02 XCO

2002 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,793 mi
Last recorded67,793 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 XCO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,782 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f corroded

play in steering rack o/s/ tyrack rod

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 23 Jan 2014 66,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipe to o/s/f corroded

centre exhaust hanger rubber split but exhaust still adequetly supported

play in steering rack o/s/ tyrack rod

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,118 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f corroded

centre exhaust hangerr split but still adequately supported

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,686 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 62,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,842 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,842 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,954 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r flexi hose corroded

front to reear brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow

Fail 17 Feb 2010 60,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pipe to n/s/r flexi hose corroded

front to reear brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Feb 2009 60,064 miles

gearbox oil seal slight leak nearside

nearsidi rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust blowing

Pass 13 Oct 2007 56,479 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear suspensoin bump stops are loose. †

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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SV02 XCO is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV02 XCO, 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 SV02 XCO registered?

SV02 XCO is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is SV02 XCO safe to buy?

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