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V71 KFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,190 mi
Last recorded136,190 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 KFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 136,190 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 136,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 122,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 122,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 117,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 117,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 107,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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V71 KFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 V71 KFB, 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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What year was V71 KFB registered?

V71 KFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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