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Y259 XBD

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 XBD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 91,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 86,704 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 86,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 81,378 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 81,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,621 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 74,605 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,584 miles

parking brake req' adjusting

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,559 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 41,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 XBD is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y259 XBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y259 XBD registered?

Y259 XBD is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y259 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 XBD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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