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Y54 TLB

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

145,877 mi
Last recorded145,877 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 TLB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,877 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

corrosion on both front floors

offside front and rear tyres worn outer edges.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 145,377 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

corrosion on both front floors

offside front and rear tyres worn outer edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 143,751 miles

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges.

exhaust centre section corroded.

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter cracking.

unable to open tail gate .

Fail 29 Sep 2014 143,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres worn outer edges.

exhaust centre section corroded.

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter cracking.

unable to open tail gate .

Pass 3 Oct 2013 141,119 miles

corrosion both front floors.

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 140,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

corrosion both front floors.

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 136,606 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edges.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn outer edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 131,838 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 131,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 123,920 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT (INNER )DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 123,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

NEARSIDE FRONT (INNER )DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 115,951 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bonnet 2nd catch not working

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s/f side light dim

Fail 18 Sep 2009 115,851 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bonnet 2nd catch not working

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 9 Sep 2008 108,339 miles

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

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter is split

Fail 8 Sep 2008 108,334 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter is split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 102,335 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 102,335 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 25 Sep 2006 96,076 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 96,076 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight room in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 17 Sep 2005 79,661 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops lose/not fixed

driver side inner c v joint gaiter split.

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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Y54 TLB is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y54 TLB, 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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Y54 TLB is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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