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V493 MAE

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,909 mi
Last recorded42,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 42,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box at the rear (7.1.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s slightly leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

items removed from drivers view of the road before testing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,519 miles

Minor damage to front bumper

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 38,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust support rubber extremely perished

Minor damage to front bumper

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 36,398 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 33,914 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,503 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,114 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,493 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 26,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,010 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Inner CV Joint Boot Perished, Not Split Yet.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 23,010 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Inner CV Joint Boot Perished, Not Split Yet.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 16,506 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,148 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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V493 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 70,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V493 MAE, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V493 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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