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V178 KAE

2000 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,077 mi
Last recorded170,077 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 170,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,322 miles

front brake discs condition

repair to exhaust front pipe

Fail 13 Jan 2016 153,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

front brake discs condition

repair to exhaust front pipe

Pass 23 Dec 2014 142,138 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 142,138 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 136,630 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 130,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 124,758 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 124,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 119,272 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 112,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 106,546 miles

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

both front brake flexi-hoses starting to perish

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear

Fail 23 Dec 2008 106,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front brake flexi-hoses starting to perish

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 12 Jan 2008 97,607 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake level slight insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2007 82,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 65,324 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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V178 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V178 KAE, 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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V178 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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