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W548 KEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,062 mi
Last recorded87,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 KEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2010 87,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle bump stops missing

offside front indicator lamp cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,958 miles

both rear suspension bump stops detatched

Fail 13 May 2009 77,954 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear suspension bump stops detatched

Fail 30 Apr 2008 71,820 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,820 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 May 2007 65,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,844 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 58,844 miles

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

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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W548 KEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 W548 KEU, 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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W548 KEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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