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V566 FPC

1999 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,176 mi
Last recorded59,176 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,176 miles

advise both rear bump stops detached

advise both rear subframe bushes showing signs of perishing

advise front pads low

advise handbrake travell

advise n/s/f tyre outer edge starting to wear

Fail 26 Nov 2013 59,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise both rear bump stops detached

advise both rear subframe bushes showing signs of perishing

advise front pads low

advise handbrake travell

advise n/s/f tyre outer edge starting to wear

Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,658 miles

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

under body corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

under body corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,997 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to

Fail 23 Nov 2011 50,997 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise n/s/r tyre starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Feb 2011 47,388 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,973 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 43,973 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,341 miles

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

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

nearside inner c.v. boot leaking slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,341 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside inner c.v. boot leaking slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,383 miles

n/s/f flexible brake hose cracked

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush has slight play

n/s/r quarter and bumper damaged

o/s inner cv gaiter/drive shaft seal leaking

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops insecure

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs heavily corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f flexible brake hose cracked

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush has slight play

n/s/r quarter and bumper damaged

o/s inner cv gaiter/drive shaft seal leaking

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops insecure

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs heavily corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2005 32,469 miles

small buldge in the nearside rear tyre side wall

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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V566 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V566 FPC, 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 V566 FPC registered?

V566 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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