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Y153 BEG

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,959 mi
Last recorded71,959 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 BEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 71,959 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 May 2011 71,959 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 71,707 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2010 66,740 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 62,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 May 2009 62,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,260 miles

front flexy hoses perished

Fail 3 Jun 2008 58,260 miles

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

front flexy hoses perished

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,043 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 48,088 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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Y153 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,970 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 Y153 BEG, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y153 BEG registered?

Y153 BEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y153 BEG safe to buy?

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