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X179 FEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,320 mi
Last recorded106,320 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,324 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 89,324 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,991 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 79,033 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 79,032 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 78,768 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,455 miles

Both lower ball joint boots cracked.

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules. †

Corrosion to rear springs.

Corrosion within 30cm of brake servo

Damage to n/s/r door.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in o/s/f inner track-rod joint.

Slight wear to inner edge of n/s/r tyre.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 68,455 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both lower ball joint boots cracked.

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to rear springs.

Corrosion within 30cm of brake servo.

Damage to n/s/r door

N/s/r bump stop insecure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in o/s/ inner joint.

Slight wear to inner edge of n/s/r tyre.

Water in n/s/r light cluster.

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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X179 FEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X179 FEU, 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 X179 FEU registered?

X179 FEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X179 FEU safe to buy?

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