Fiat Marea SX Weekend Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend reliable? We analysed 524 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Marea SX Weekend is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Marea SX Weekend.
Fiat Marea SX Weekend Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Marea SX Weekend. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Marea SX Weekend MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Marea SX Weekend to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Marea SX Weekend Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Marea SX Weekend fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Marea SX Weekend Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Marea SX Weekend owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Marea SX Weekend MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Marea SX Weekend year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 228 | 58.3% | 65,030 | 82,324 | 97,865 |
| 1997 | 249 | 62.2% | 74,338 | 84,094 | 97,294 |
How Long Does a Fiat Marea SX Weekend Last?
Based on 116 Fiat Marea SX Weekend vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Marea SX Weekend Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Marea SX Weekend 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 SX Weekend
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
62.2% MOT pass rate from 249 tests
58.3% MOT pass rate from 228 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Marea SX Weekend is 1997, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 62.2% across 249 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.3% — 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 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 SX Weekend THIS CAR | 59.9% | 524 | 83,641 mi | 29 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Glc 300 AMG Ln Prem+ MHEV 4M A | 93.9% | 314 | 20,340 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Marea SX Weekend trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Marea SX Weekend has an overall MOT pass rate of 59.9% across 524 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Fiat Marea SX Weekend are brake pipe excessively corroded (98 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (56), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (27). 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 SX Weekend owner drives around 7,849 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 SX Weekend models stay on UK roads for around 29 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.