CarVerify

Free Car Check

V954 HHW

1999 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,693 mi
Last recorded136,693 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 HHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 136,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 136,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 120,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear floor pan corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2010 120,334 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear floor pan corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 106,194 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 65,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 94,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 94,928 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,520 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 82,520 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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
Full Fiat Marea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V954 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V954 HHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V954 HHW?

You can check the full history of V954 HHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V954 HHW registered?

V954 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V954 HHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V954 HHW shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V954 HHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V954 HHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.