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VU52 FJO

2002 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,400 mi
Last recorded83,400 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 FJO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear in brake discs. some rust in brake pipes.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 83,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wear in brake discs. some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

some rust in brake pipes.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 78,662 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 64,208 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 61,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,232 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 52,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 34,175 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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VU52 FJO is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VU52 FJO, 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 VU52 FJO registered?

VU52 FJO is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is VU52 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 FJO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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