2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Fiat 124 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,291 MOT tests in 2024. 86.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time86.0%
Failed or needed repairs14.0%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,291 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    37 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.8%
  7. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.0%
  2. Brakes4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Tyres3.1%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%

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 2018 Fiat 124?

In 2024, 86.0% of 2018 Fiat 124 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,291 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat 124?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Fiat 124 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).