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X869 BHU

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 BHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 75,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front discs worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2010 75,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops are insecure

front discs worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear spring bump stops broken up

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall but not showing cords

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 27 Oct 2009 72,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear spring bump stops broken up

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall but not showing cords

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,697 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 66,686 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,253 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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X869 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X869 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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What year was X869 BHU registered?

X869 BHU is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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