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Y552 CCE

2001 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,800 mi
Last recorded94,800 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 CCE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 94,800 miles

bonnet saftey catch

n/s/front anti roll bar bush play

Fail 9 May 2012 94,800 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

n/s/front anti roll bar bush play

bonnet saftey catch

Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,719 miles

excess hand brk travel

Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,291 miles

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

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

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

all inner sills corroded

ecu light on

front discs worn and corroded

hand brk travel

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,251 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 85,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 79,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine manegment lighy on

engine oil leak

rear spring bump stop adrift

Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,903 miles

engine manegment lighy on

engine oil leak

rear spring bump stop adrift

Pass 7 Aug 2007 74,801 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 74,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,041 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 57,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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Y552 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 Y552 CCE, 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 Y552 CCE registered?

Y552 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y552 CCE safe to buy?

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