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MV02 KBF

2002 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,926 mi
Last recorded65,926 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 KBF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,926 miles

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

both front tyers worn on eages but no cords exposed

Fail 23 Feb 2017 65,926 miles

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

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

both front tyers worn on eages but no cords exposed

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,556 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking.

o/s and n/s inner sills,rear floor and exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 60,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking.

o/s and n/s inner sills,rear floor and exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 52,401 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 46,883 miles

both rear bump stops broken loose within spring

n/side rear indicator fading

Fail 23 May 2013 46,883 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops broken loose within spring

n/side rear indicator fading

Pass 23 May 2012 43,390 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 39,748 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 36,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,606 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 32,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/side and n/side rear suspension cups worn

Pass 6 May 2008 29,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,266 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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MV02 KBF is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 MV02 KBF, 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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MV02 KBF is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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