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X645 BHU

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,929 mi
Last recorded142,929 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX645 BHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2015 142,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 140,620 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 140,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 138,357 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 138,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,214 miles

1 of 2 front exhaust rubbers snapped

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

rear bump stops snapped

Pass 12 Oct 2011 131,902 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 131,902 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs scored

Pass 4 Oct 2010 128,190 miles

Oil leak

front discs scored

Pass 22 Oct 2009 124,233 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 124,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2008 114,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 84,242 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edges

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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X645 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X645 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.

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X645 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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