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Y223 LHB

2001 Fiat Marea

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,249 mi
Last recorded188,249 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 LHB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 188,249 miles

front bumper damaged

rear suspension bump stops insecure

slight pwr steering oil leak.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,155 miles

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

both rear bump stops insecure

damage to front bumper

petrol flap missing

Fail 1 Jul 2016 180,155 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet wont latch into closed position (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both rear bump stops insecure

damage to front bumper

petrol flap missing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 173,209 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to front bumper

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 161,801 miles

surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 1 Jul 2014 161,801 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 150,741 miles

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 25 Jun 2013 150,741 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2012 141,946 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2012 141,946 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2011 129,769 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 129,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 118,572 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 118,572 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 104,486 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 104,486 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,139 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 70,837 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 55,988 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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Y223 LHB is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y223 LHB, 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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Y223 LHB is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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