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W421 KBN

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,196 mi
Last recorded63,196 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 KBN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,196 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 63,196 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,659 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 50,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,419 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 46,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,789 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 37,785 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,848 miles

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

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

some under body corrosion ie rear floor pan

Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,848 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some under body corrosion ie rear floor pan

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,300 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 25,300 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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W421 KBN is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W421 KBN, 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 W421 KBN registered?

W421 KBN is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W421 KBN safe to buy?

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