2016 Fiat 124 · 2,401 MOT tests
2016 Fiat 124 reliability
2016 Fiat 124s fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 124 years (2,401 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 124s: 12.5%)
- 13.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 124s: 12.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 27,534
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,401
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.7% of tests fail here (39% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 124
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Suspension3.1%
- Tyres3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.75%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.29%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.21%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.75%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.71%
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 (9.08%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.75%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.37%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (1.54%)
Other years
Every Fiat 124 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Fiat 124 reliable?
2016 Fiat 124s fail 13.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 124 years (2,401 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Fiat 124 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.75% of tests), position lamp not working (1.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Fiat 124 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Fiat 124 shows 27,534 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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