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X81 BFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,282 mi
Last recorded48,282 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 48,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor near centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor rear end very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in front of offside rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,731 miles

inner sill

Fail 27 Jun 2018 47,731 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

inner sill

Pass 22 Jul 2017 47,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,363 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front perished

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,544 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,544 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,511 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 44,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 37,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,685 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 27,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,380 miles

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

front brake pads VERY thin!

n/s/r bump stop perished

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel getting high

n/s/f steering rack damp

n/s/r bumpstop fell off

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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X81 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X81 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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What year was X81 BFB registered?

X81 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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