FiatMarea MOT results

In 2025, 60.0% of Fiat Marea MOT tests were passed first time, about the same as the 59.9% for cars of the same age. 6.7% had at least one dangerous defect (8.9% for cars the same age). The typical Fiat Marea tested was 23 years old with 67,300 miles. Based on 30 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.

RegisterHow many Fiat Marea cars are on the road

First-time pass: 60.0%no defects to fix
Cars the same age: 59.9%first-time pass
Fixed at the test: 10.0%passed after repair
Failed: 30.0%needed a retest
Dangerous defect: 6.7%same age 8.9%
Typical mileage: 67,300at the test

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By age at the test

Fiat MareaAll cars that age

Age	Tests	First-time pass	All cars	Typical miles
15-19 years	4	50.0%	57.6%	54,100
20-29 years	26	61.5%	59.6%	75,200

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Where they’re tested

Colour shows how common the Fiat Marea is among cars tested in each area, against its share across Great Britain: 2× means twice as common as usual.

under 0.5×
0.5×–0.8×
0.8×–1.25×
1.25×–2×
2× or more
Fewer than 5 tests
None tested

Postcode area of the garage that did the test, not where the owner lives. Hover over or tap an area for its figures.

Postcode area	Region	Tests	Share	vs all cars	First-time pass
BL Bolton	North West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
BN Brighton	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CH Chester	North West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CO Colchester	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CR Croydon	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
EX Exeter	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
GL Gloucester	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
HP Hemel Hempstead	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
IP Ipswich	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
KY Kirkcaldy	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
LE Leicester	East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
LL Llandudno	Wales	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NN Northampton	East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NP Newport	Wales	fewer than 5	–	–	–
OX Oxford	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
PH Perth	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
PO Portsmouth	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
RG Reading	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
S Sheffield	Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
SE London SE	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
SN Swindon	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
TF Telford	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
TN Tonbridge	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
WF Wakefield	Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
WR Worcester	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–

Region	Tests	Share	vs all cars	First-time pass
Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
North West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
Wales	fewer than 5	–	–	–
West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
South East	8	26.7%	3.5×	–
South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–

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Where they fail

Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.

Fiat MareaCars the same age

Lights and electrics13.3%19.2%
Tyres10.0%5.4%
Brakes10.0%12.2%
Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)6.7%7.0%
Body and structure6.7%9.0%
Suspension6.7%15.1%
Emissions and leaks6.7%6.8%

A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.

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Most common failures

The 10 defects that failed Fiat Marea tests most often, as a share of all tests.

Failure	Tests	Cars the same age	vs same age	Marked dangerous
Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements Brakes	6.7%	2.5%	2.7×	0.0%
Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements Brakes	6.7%	0.8%	8.4×	0.0%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)	6.7%	3.1%	2.2×	0.0%
Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Brakes	3.3%	1.1%	3.0×	0.0%
Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Emissions and leaks	3.3%	0.5%	6.6×	0.0%
Catalyst emissions: emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions and leaks	3.3%	0.3%	11×	0.0%
Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body and structure	3.3%	0.6%	5.5×	0.0%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres	3.3%	1.0%	3.3×	0.0%
Condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres Dangerous	3.3%	0.1%	33×	100.0%
Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres Dangerous	3.3%	0.9%	3.7×	100.0%

“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.

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Most common advisories

Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.

Advisory	Tests
Coil spring: corroded	20.0%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material	20.0%
Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced	13.3%
Pipes and hoses: slightly corroded	13.3%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge	13.3%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened	10.0%
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened	10.0%
Transmission oil leaks: leak, but not excessive	10.0%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive	6.7%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases	6.7%

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