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Fiat 124 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,644 DVSA tests·2024
Across 4,644 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of Fiat 124 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes.
87%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
3,519 tests · fleet 85%
87%
8 to 12 years
1,125 tests · fleet 73%
85%
Where the 124 fails
Suspension99
Brakes97
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics97
Fails more often on brakes. Holds up better on body & structure, seat belts, steering.
Share of 4 to 7 years Fiat 124 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Fiat 124 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Fiat 124 is about average for its age: 87% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Fiat 124?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Fiat 124 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 87%; and 8 to 12 years, 85%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Fiat 124 MOT?
For Fiat 124 cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (2.6% of tests vs 2% fleet).
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