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Y579 CCE

2001 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,697 mi
Last recorded107,697 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 CCE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 107,697 miles

Both rear bump stops deteroated

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads wearin low

Oil leak on engine

Rear exhaust rubber slightly worn

Slight crack on front number plate

Pass 19 Aug 2011 106,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 106,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake warning light on

Fail 10 Aug 2011 106,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres perishing on inner edge

nsf lower ball joint boot split but not resulting in excessive movement

nsf wiper split but not affecting drivers view of the road

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,251 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 97,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 96,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear suspension bump stops detatched and inside the springs

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 91,404 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 81,889 miles

exhaust front section flexi frayed

minor blow exhaust manifold area

nearside front bottom ball joint cover split

surface corrosion exhaust middle and rear

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2007 75,775 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 75,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE MINOR BLOW MANIFOLD AREA NOT FOUND

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO EXHAUST

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,086 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATING

ADVISE MINOR EXHAUST BLOW IN MANIFOLD AREA NOT FOUND

Pass 30 Jun 2005 63,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 63,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES AT 2mm

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE AT 3mm

ADVISE SMALL CUT TO N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

ADVISE SURFACE CORROSION TO O/S/R FLOOR

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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Y579 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y579 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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Y579 CCE is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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