2017 Abarth 124 Spider · 1,769 MOT tests
2017 Abarth 124 Spider reliability
2017 Abarth 124 Spiders fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 124 Spider years (1,769 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 124 Spiders: 9.6%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 124 Spiders: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 26,746
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,769
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.2% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Abarth 124 Spider
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Tyres2.6%
- Brakes1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Suspension1%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.47%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 0.85%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.68%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.68%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.62%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (8.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.36%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.24%)
Other years
Every Abarth 124 Spider year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Abarth 124 Spider reliable?
2017 Abarth 124 Spiders fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 124 Spider years (1,769 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Abarth 124 Spider MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.47% of tests), position lamp not working (0.85% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Abarth 124 Spider have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Abarth 124 Spider shows 26,746 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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