2017 Fiat 124 · 3,008 MOT tests
2017 Fiat 124 reliability
2017 Fiat 124s fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 124 years (3,008 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 124s: 12.5%)
- 12.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 124s: 12.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 23,521
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,008
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.8% of tests fail here (71% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 48% 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 Fiat 124
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Tyres2.1%
- Suspension1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Wheels0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.8%
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 1.63%
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 1.16%
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 0.93%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.8%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.6%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.56%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (1.43%)
Other years
Every Fiat 124 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Fiat 124 reliable?
2017 Fiat 124s fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 124 years (3,008 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Fiat 124 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.8% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.63% of tests), position lamp not working (1.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Fiat 124 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Fiat 124 shows 23,521 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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