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X953 FAE

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,380 mi
Last recorded108,380 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 FAE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,380 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 108,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,065 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 99,065 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bump stops detatched.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,212 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 90,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,685 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 61,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 57,675 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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X953 FAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X953 FAE, 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 X953 FAE registered?

X953 FAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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