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W426 MHT

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,533 mi
Last recorded83,533 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 MHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 83,533 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise condensation in both rear lamps

Advise front flexi hoses starting to crack/perish

Advise lights pulsing very slightly on idle

Advise nearside front tyre just legal at time of test

Advise offside rear light unit cracked but not showing white light to rear

Advise offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Advise rear coil springs corroded

Advise steel brake pipe corroded offside rear

Advise stonechip to windscreen nearside

Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,735 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 80,704 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,562 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 73,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,648 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 46,827 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear bump stops not secured in correct position

Pass 14 Jul 2005 46,827 miles

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

both rear bump stops not secured in correct position

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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W426 MHT is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W426 MHT, 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 W426 MHT registered?

W426 MHT is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W426 MHT safe to buy?

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