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MJ02 NFM

2002 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,267 mi
Last recorded63,267 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 NFM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 63,267 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at nearside rear floor pan. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c/v gaiter has a minor leak of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre,wearing low on edges.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,897 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops are unattached.

nearside headlight aim is very slightly low,and adjuster is not responding.

nearside rear tyre,wearing slightly low, on outer edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,150 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 51,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs,inner sufaces are worn to minimum requirements

both rear bump stops are corroded and unattached.

offside front tyre,outer edge is worn very low.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs,worn thin.

nearside front tyre,worn very low on outer edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,188 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 43,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,793 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 37,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,035 miles

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

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

screen damage ns both ft door check straps broken both rear rubber bump stops loose

Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

screen damage ns both ft door check straps broken both rear rubber bump stops loose

Fail 20 Aug 2007 29,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,439 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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MJ02 NFM is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ02 NFM, 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 MJ02 NFM registered?

MJ02 NFM is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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