Fiat Marea 100 elx weekend auto vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Marea 100 elx weekend auto
64%
MOT pass rate · 38 vehicles
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Marea 100 elx weekend auto (64%) and Fiat Panda (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Marea 100 elx weekend auto | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 64% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 36% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 78,129 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 38 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Marea 100 elx weekend auto
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fiat Panda
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Marea 100 elx weekend auto (64%) and Fiat Panda (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.