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KN02 ECE

2002 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,126 mi
Last recorded67,126 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 ECE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2015 67,126 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops insecure.

brake warning light on.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear suspension bumpstops detached

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,518 miles

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

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

Brake warning lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bumpstops detached

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 57,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2008 43,281 miles

Oil leak

offside door mirror cracked but does not obscure view to rear

rear exhaust mounting broken but the repair is ok

Fail 2 Mar 2008 43,281 miles

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror cracked but does not obscure view to rear

rear exhaust mounting broken but the repair is ok

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,165 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 35,165 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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KN02 ECE is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 64,032 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 KN02 ECE, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN02 ECE registered?

KN02 ECE is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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