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YJ55 DJF

2005 Fiat Marea

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,269 mi
Last recorded62,269 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Marea30,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 DJF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,269 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 62,263 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,736 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PIPE TO RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough NOISY FROM LOCK TO LOCK (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,348 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IN 2 PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IN 2 PLACES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,204 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 56,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,721 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RAD MOUNT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 54,719 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB FRAME MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UPPER INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RAD MOUNT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,244 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 54,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,411 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 51,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,508 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,291 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,332 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,066 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 45,066 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,442 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,698 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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YJ55 DJF is a 2005 Fiat Marea in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 30,832 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 YJ55 DJF, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Marea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ55 DJF is a 2005 Fiat Marea, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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