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YX05 BUV

2005 Fiat Marea

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,155 mi
Last recorded31,155 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Marea30,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 BUV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 31,155 miles

Reverse light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 30,288 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,717 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 28,717 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 28,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,725 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 26,033 miles

Front radiator support corroded

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 26,028 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front radiator support corroded

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,369 miles

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

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 15 Jul 2016 25,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 24,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,986 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust rubber mounts split, X2

rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 18 Apr 2013 22,986 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust rubber mounts split, X2

rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,351 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,000 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,391 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,055 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 16,713 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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YX05 BUV is a 2005 Fiat Marea in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 30,832 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 YX05 BUV, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Marea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX05 BUV registered?

YX05 BUV is a 2005 Fiat Marea, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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