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W343 LEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,851 mi
Last recorded110,851 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2017 110,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rear mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front screen wash jet not working

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

battery clamp loose

bonnet secondary latch not working

drivers outer door handle sticking

Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside washer blocked

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 107,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside washer blocked

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 105,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,786 miles

brake bipe corroded at offside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 104,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake bipe corroded at offside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet difficult to open

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2013 95,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bonnet difficult to open

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2012 85,332 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 85,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,639 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,696 miles

front number plate damage

Fail 24 Nov 2009 66,695 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate damage

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,295 miles

front brake discs close to wear limit-advise replacement

Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,295 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs close to wear limit-advise replacement

several areas of corrosion on floor

Pass 5 Nov 2007 53,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,630 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 46,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspensin bump stops loose

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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W343 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W343 LEU, 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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W343 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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