2018 Abarth 124 Spider · 3,451 MOT tests
2018 Abarth 124 Spider reliability
2018 Abarth 124 Spiders fail 8.2% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 124 Spider years (3,451 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 124 Spiders: 9.6%)
- 8.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Abarth 124 Spiders: 9.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 22,083
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,451
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 2.9% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Abarth 124 Spider
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Brakes1.8%
- Tyres1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Suspension0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 0.7%
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 0.67%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.46%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (7.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.82%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.85%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.1%)
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 2018 Abarth 124 Spider reliable?
2018 Abarth 124 Spiders fail 8.2% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 124 Spider years (3,451 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Abarth 124 Spider MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.27% of tests), position lamp not working (0.7% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Abarth 124 Spider have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Abarth 124 Spider shows 22,083 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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