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W953 OFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,475 mi
Last recorded27,475 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 OFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 27,475 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer mount deteriorating but adequately supporting exhaust

Fail 5 Dec 2017 27,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewalls, also below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer mount deteriorating but adequately supporting exhaust

Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,392 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 23,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 May 2014 22,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 22,719 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 21,947 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 21,947 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,482 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 21,482 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

rear bump stop adrift

Pass 25 May 2010 20,764 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 18,778 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 17,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 17,980 miles

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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W953 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W953 OFB, 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 W953 OFB registered?

W953 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W953 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W953 OFB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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