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V819 MEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,656 mi
Last recorded78,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV819 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,656 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 78,635 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,942 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 67,884 miles

both front inner drive shaft oil seals weeping

both front wishbone inner bushes have slight movement

both rear bump stops loose in spring

exhaust corroded

offside front windscreen chipped

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear shock absorber weeping

oil leaks at gearbox

Fail 29 Apr 2008 67,859 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner drive shaft oil seals weeping

both front wishbone inner bushes have slight movement

both rear bump stops loose in spring

exhaust corroded

offside front windscreen chipped

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear shock absorber weeping

oil leaks at gearbox

Pass 25 Jan 2007 63,818 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 63,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges possibly needs tracking

rear bumpstops detached from chassis

unable to check n/s rear seatbelt due to child restraint seat

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,189 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 59,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V819 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V819 MEU, 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 V819 MEU registered?

V819 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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