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W238 KEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,569 mi
Last recorded111,569 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 KEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 111,569 miles

Advise general underbody corrosion

Advise sill corrosion and repairs

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front door handles sticking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2010 111,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front door handles sticking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear light unit damaged

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 111,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Air bag light lit

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill corrosion and repairs

Pass 27 Feb 2009 109,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 109,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,974 miles

rear brakes in need of attention

rear bump stops adrift

Fail 28 Feb 2008 98,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registraation plate damaged

rear brakes in need of attention

rear bump stops adrift

Pass 1 Mar 2007 89,181 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 89,181 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 73,248 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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W238 KEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W238 KEU, 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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W238 KEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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