2018 Fiat 124 · 4,618 MOT tests
2018 Fiat 124 reliability
2018 Fiat 124s fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 124 years (4,618 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 124s: 12.5%)
- 11.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat 124s: 12.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 21,266
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,618
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.7% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 39% 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 Fiat 124
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Brakes2.7%
- Tyres2.3%
- Suspension1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.25%
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 1.34%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.97%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Position lamp not working 0.82%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.63%
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 (7.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.52%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (1.41%)
Other years
Every Fiat 124 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Fiat 124 reliable?
2018 Fiat 124s fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 124 years (4,618 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Fiat 124 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.25% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.34% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Fiat 124 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Fiat 124 shows 21,266 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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