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X272 GCE

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,972 mi
Last recorded129,972 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 GCE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 129,972 miles

corrosion of floor pan and floor edges

offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 124,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 116,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear floorpans badly corroded, not within 30cm's of prescribed area

o/s/r metel brake line slightly kinked

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 17 Sep 2011 109,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 109,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,347 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres heavly worn on edges

both rear bump stops insecure

exhaust system poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2010 100,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres heavly worn on edges

both rear bump stops insecure

exhaust system poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,682 miles

O/S/R tyre 2.5mm on outer edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,995 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 60,995 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres tread getting low.

advise both rear bump stops let go.

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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X272 GCE is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X272 GCE, 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 X272 GCE registered?

X272 GCE is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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