2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Fiat 124 MOT pass rate and common faults

641 MOT tests in 2024. 82.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time82.4%
Failed or needed repairs17.6%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 641 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    19 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Brakes6.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Suspension3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Wheels0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Fiat 124?

In 2024, 82.4% of 2016 Fiat 124 cars passed their MOT first time, across 641 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat 124?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Fiat 124 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).