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V248 KAE

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,120 mi
Last recorded108,120 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 108,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 108,120 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,396 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 88,245 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 88,245 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,091 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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V248 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V248 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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What year was V248 KAE registered?

V248 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V248 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V248 KAE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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