Fiat Marea hlx vs Fiat Punto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Marea hlx
58%
MOT pass rate · 518 vehicles
Fiat Punto
69%
MOT pass rate · 579,557 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 58%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Marea hlx | Fiat Punto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 58% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 42% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 90,623 mi | 91,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 518 | 579,557 |
Most common faults
Fiat Marea hlx
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fiat Punto
- 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)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Punto is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 58%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.