2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Fiat 124 MOT pass rate and common faults

824 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 824 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    27 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    14 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.8%
  2. Lights & electrics5.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  4. Tyres2.7%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Fiat 124?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2017 Fiat 124 cars passed their MOT first time, across 824 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat 124?

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

Is the 2017 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).