Fiat Marea 100 Sx (2000)
2000 Fiat Marea 100 Sx
CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 2000 Fiat Marea 100 Sx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX is a poor bet for reliability: only 37% pass the MOT first time, barely half the UK average of 80%, and nearly one in thirteen have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't applicable here, but the headline is clear—this model has aged badly.
At just under 79,000 miles on average, these cars aren't high-mileage specimens, yet they still average almost one failure and 2.4 advisories per test, suggesting inherent weakness rather than wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, budget for regular remedial work, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brake components where dangerous defects typically emerge.
What to check before buying a 2000 Fiat Marea 100 Sx
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Fiat Marea 100 Sx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Fiat Marea 100 Sx vehicles fall between 59,672 and 87,455 miles.
MOT History Averages
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