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Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend reliable? We analysed 1,785 real MOT tests across 345 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,785 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
62.2%
Typical Mileage
72,053mi
Annual Mileage
8,603mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
27yrs

The Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend 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 suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend.

Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

63.3%
2001
62.2%
2000
61.1%
1999

Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 107
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 82
Registration plate lamp not working 75
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 58
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Headlamp aim too low 50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46

Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,112 mi/yr
Typical
8,603 mi/yr
Average
9,494 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,648 mi/yr

Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2001 471 63.3% 54,390 69,069 88,040
2000 592 62.2% 61,417 73,838 89,514
1999 691 61.1% 58,792 72,744 87,012

How Long Does a Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend Last?

Based on 345 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend vehicles on UK roads.

Average
7.7 years
Median
8.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
27 years

Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
72,053 mi
75th Percentile
88,047 mi
95th Percentile
116,673 mi
Max Recorded
754,837 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2001

63.3% MOT pass rate from 471 tests

Year to avoid
1999

61.1% MOT pass rate from 691 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 63.3% across 471 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.1% — 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 Weekend 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 Weekend THIS CAR 62.2% 1,785 72,053 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
BMW 320I Xdrive M Sport Auto 90.6% 2,782 28,064 mi — yrs

Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend?

The Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.2% across 1,785 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.

The most common problems on the Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (192 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (175), and suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (107). 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 Weekend owner drives around 8,603 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 Weekend 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.

Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend reliable?
Based on 1,785 MOT tests, the Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend has a 62.2% pass rate — below average, so factor in potential repair costs.
What are the common problems on a Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded, and suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend do per year?
The typical Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend does around 8,603 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend last?
Most Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend models stay on UK roads for around 27 years based on our analysis of 345 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend is 2001 with a 63.3% pass rate across 471 tests.