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Y259 TVV

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 TVV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 119,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 119,821 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2009 83,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,161 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,110 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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Y259 TVV is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y259 TVV, 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 Y259 TVV registered?

Y259 TVV is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y259 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 TVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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