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Y506 MEU

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,767 mi
Last recorded102,767 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 102,767 miles

Oil leak

Presented with second row seats folded away, so seat belt inspection noy carried out on them.

RBT: Park Brake Efficiency: 17%

Fail 1 Dec 2012 102,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Presented with second row seats folded away, so seat belt inspection noy carried out on them.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R & O/S/R Bump Stop's deteriorating.

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre treads worn on inner edge.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Presented with second row seats folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

Small crack in N/S mirror.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 94,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R & O/S/R Bump Stop's deteriorating.

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre treads worn on inner edge.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Presented with second row seats folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

Small crack in N/S mirror.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,391 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mount missing, also N/S/R rubber mount deteriorating but exhaust secure.

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake Disc's wearing.

N/S/R & O/S/R Bumper stop's deteriorating.

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

O/S/R Tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges.

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 67,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,938 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R bump stops deteriorating

Fail 14 Feb 2007 45,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r bump stops deterating

o/s/r bump stop deterating

Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,291 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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Y506 MEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y506 MEU, 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 Y506 MEU registered?

Y506 MEU is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y506 MEU safe to buy?

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