Fiat Marea 100 SX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Marea 100 SX reliable? We analysed 981 real MOT tests across 198 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Marea 100 SX is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Marea 100 SX.
Fiat Marea 100 SX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Marea 100 SX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Marea 100 SX MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Marea 100 SX to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Marea 100 SX Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Marea 100 SX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Marea 100 SX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Marea 100 SX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Marea 100 SX MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Marea 100 SX year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 257 | 65.8% | 48,015 | 61,507 | 75,594 |
| 2000 | 464 | 62.9% | 58,315 | 73,046 | 88,357 |
| 1999 | 256 | 62.5% | 59,188 | 73,796 | 85,748 |
How Long Does a Fiat Marea 100 SX Last?
Based on 198 Fiat Marea 100 SX vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Marea 100 SX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Marea 100 SX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Marea 100 SX
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
65.8% MOT pass rate from 257 tests
62.5% MOT pass rate from 256 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Marea 100 SX is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 65.8% across 257 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Marea 100 SX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Marea 100 SX THIS CAR | 63.5% | 981 | 70,117 mi | 27 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Dinli 801 | 77.7% | 618 | 1,742 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Marea 100 SX trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Marea 100 SX has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.5% across 981 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Fiat Marea 100 SX are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (124 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (113), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (47). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Fiat Marea 100 SX owner drives around 7,714 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Marea 100 SX models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.