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W188 KHU

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

70,602 mi
Last recorded70,602 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 KHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 70,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 63,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 63,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 53,192 miles

CLUTCH NOISY

N/S/R & O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ADRIFT

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,192 miles

CLUTCH NOISY

N/S/R & O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ADRIFT

Pass 24 May 2006 45,003 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 44,908 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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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W188 KHU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W188 KHU, 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 W188 KHU registered?

W188 KHU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W188 KHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 KHU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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