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X853 GEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,185 mi
Last recorded99,185 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 GEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,185 miles

small hole in os rear floor

Fail 9 Dec 2010 99,162 miles

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

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

small hole in os rear floor

Pass 21 Dec 2009 93,493 miles

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

sump heavily corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2009 93,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

sump heavily corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2008 86,699 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 86,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007
Fail 27 Dec 2007

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 71,614 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 71,614 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 62,825 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 62,825 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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X853 GEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X853 GEU, 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 X853 GEU registered?

X853 GEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X853 GEU safe to buy?

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