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WP51 KXJ

2002 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea64,032 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 KXJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2013

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some damage to rear bumper

Pass 26 Jan 2012

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011

both front brake hoses deteriating

both front tyres worn on inner edge and on wear markers

front brake pads getting a bit low on inner edge

middle exhaust section blowing

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses deteriating

both front tyres worn on inner edge and on wear markers

front brake pads getting a bit low on inner edge

middle exhaust section blowing

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2010
Pass 5 Jan 2009 109,152 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 109,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 94,415 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 94,415 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2007 72,513 miles

wiper split †rear bump stops fallen off †o/s/front flexi hose twisted †n/sfront inner cv boot split †front tyres low †slight play front inner wish bone bushes †

Fail 10 Jan 2007 72,513 miles

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

wiper split †rear bump stops fallen off †o/s/front flexi hose twisted †n/s/front inner cv boot split †front tyres low †slight play front inner wish bone bushes †

Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,943 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 53,909 miles

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

n/s/front inner cv boot split †n/s/rear tyre perished and 1.6mm †both rear bump stops fallen off

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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WP51 KXJ is a 2002 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WP51 KXJ, 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 WP51 KXJ registered?

WP51 KXJ is a 2002 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is WP51 KXJ safe to buy?

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