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W453 VNO

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 VNO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2012 126,430 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both outer sills weakened by corrosion

center exhaust slightly corroded by weld joint

rear exhaust outer skin lifting

Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,971 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate slightly delaminated

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 115,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion starting in rear cross member

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 114,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear inner valance corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 109,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 101,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

Fail 6 Sep 2006 101,734 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

air bag light on

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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W453 VNO is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 W453 VNO, 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 W453 VNO registered?

W453 VNO is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W453 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W453 VNO 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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