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WM51 BJO

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,121 mi
Last recorded81,121 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 BJO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,121 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 80,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,971 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heat shield corroded at rear

Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heat shield corroded at rear

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,970 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,430 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 58,419 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,987 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,987 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,889 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2007 39,677 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,287 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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WM51 BJO is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WM51 BJO, 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 WM51 BJO registered?

WM51 BJO is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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