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X526 BHU

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,075 mi
Last recorded84,075 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 BHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,075 miles

brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

engine managment light on

Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,075 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,932 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 76,334 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,222 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 69,222 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,780 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 53,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wipers don't park.

Pass 9 May 2006 53,758 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 53,758 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X526 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X526 BHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X526 BHU?

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What year was X526 BHU registered?

X526 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X526 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 BHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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