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X78 BFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,333 mi
Last recorded102,333 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,333 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 90,317 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,004 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,242 miles

Nearside & offside Front wheel trims fouling valve stem(s)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,242 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside & offside Front wheel trims fouling valve stem(s)

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,110 miles

Coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

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

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

Tailgate latch release damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2013 67,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coil springs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tailgate latch release damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,589 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 57,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,237 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,189 miles

air bag light on

boot lid handle loose

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front brake discs ridged + corroding + pads very thin

slight knocking from steering column

surface corrosion o/s/f inner sill

Fail 10 Dec 2009 39,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

air bag light on

boot lid handle loose

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

front brake discs ridged + corroding + pads very thin

slight knocking from steering column

surface corrosion o/s/f inner sill

Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,069 miles

Both rear bump stops broken off and loose

O/S w/blade split at ends

O/S/R upper STOP/TAIL light bulb N/W

Rear suspension components and subframe getting abit corroded slightly

Slight noise starting at O/S/R W/Bearing when wheel is spun

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever (Mountings appear abit loose - BOARDER LINE)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,982 miles

Front tyres show wearing at inner edges.

Offside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil at its outer casing.

Offside rear suspension bump stop is loose within the suspension spring.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,004 miles

Exhaust abit corroded in places and slight leak at centre box area

O/S/R tyre abit low on tread

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever

Small crack at screen

Pass 10 Nov 2005 24,935 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 24,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Lower suspension swivel joint gaiters split.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bump stops not attached.

Slight play at offside front antiroll bar linkage

Slight reduced park performance at offside rear

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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X78 BFB 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 X78 BFB, 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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X78 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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