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X859 GEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,844 mi
Last recorded111,844 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 GEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 111,844 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 111,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,020 miles

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

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint gaiters split

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,020 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint gaiters split

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,602 miles

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

both rear bump stops insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear bump stops insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,981 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre showing slight wear

offside and nearside rear bump stops insecure

offside front tyre showing slight wear

offside rear tyre showing slight wear

offside rear tyre wall heavilly craced(reccomend replacement)

slight lift in offside steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2008 79,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside front tyre showing slight wear

offside and nearside rear bump stops insecure

offside front tyre showing slight wear

offside rear tyre showing slight wear

offside rear tyre wall heavilly craced(reccomend replacement)

slight lift in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,752 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 70,750 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

excess travel in handbrake lever on limit

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,488 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,488 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2005 50,698 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 50,698 miles

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

the horn stays on after release of the button and sounds itself when the steering is operated.

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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X859 GEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X859 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 X859 GEU registered?

X859 GEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X859 GEU safe to buy?

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