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P129 KES

1997 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,038 mi
Last recorded64,038 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 KES
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,038 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 64,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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P129 KES is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 81,356 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 P129 KES, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P129 KES registered?

P129 KES is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P129 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 KES shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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