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X78 KEG

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,660 mi
Last recorded107,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 KEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,123 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 104,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,995 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,657 miles

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,240 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 78,236 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside washer jet needs attention

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,077 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,523 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside wiper poor clearing.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,139 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 64,132 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,859 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 59,859 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2007 52,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,466 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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X78 KEG is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KEG, 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 X78 KEG registered?

X78 KEG is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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