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Y679 CEG

2001 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,420 mi
Last recorded39,420 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Marea66,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,420 miles

Front bumper insecure

has accident damage repair works n/s/f

Fail 14 Dec 2009 39,420 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

has accident damage repair works n/s/f

Fail 3 Dec 2008 35,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,731 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 33,731 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,521 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 31,465 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,610 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 28,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Near side rear suspension bump stop adrift

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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Y679 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y679 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.

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What year was Y679 CEG registered?

Y679 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y679 CEG safe to buy?

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