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V520 FMW

1999 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,375 mi
Last recorded140,375 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 FMW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 140,375 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside rack end

Fail 30 Dec 2010 140,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside rack end

Pass 5 Dec 2009 129,855 miles

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

boot pan corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2009 129,558 miles

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

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

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

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

boot pan corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 118,084 miles

Oil leak

slight damage n/s rear lamp unit

Pass 17 Nov 2007 104,116 miles

both floorpans corroded at sill joint

Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,621 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 89,621 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

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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V520 FMW is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,308 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 V520 FMW, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V520 FMW registered?

V520 FMW is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V520 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V520 FMW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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