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V185 YJO

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,382 mi
Last recorded183,382 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 YJO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 183,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 171,208 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 171,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 155,370 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jul 2008 154,999 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 141,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 126,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front vrm plate hazed over

Pass 25 Jan 2007 107,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 106,857 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 103,296 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 103,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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V185 YJO is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V185 YJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V185 YJO registered?

V185 YJO is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V185 YJO safe to buy?

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