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Y478 CEG

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 108,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,239 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 79,233 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 79,232 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,386 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 66,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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Y478 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y478 CEG, 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 Y478 CEG registered?

Y478 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y478 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 CEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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