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W159 KBU

2000 Fiat Marea Weekend

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,068 mi
Last recorded149,068 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend79,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 149,068 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 148,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 104,524 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 103,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 77,344 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,944 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,682 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 46,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,760 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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W159 KBU is a 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 79,900 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W159 KBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W159 KBU registered?

W159 KBU is a 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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