FIAT 124 MOT pass rate
89.6% of 4,723 FIAT 124 MOT tests pass.
The 124 passes its MOT 89.6% of the time — well above the average across all FIAT models, which sits at 74.3%.
The FIAT 124 passes its MOT 89.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.9% at 3–6 years to 83.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 91.9% | 1,303 | 25,846 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.9% | 3,341 | 30,803 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 83.5% | 79 | 74,122 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT 124
The most common reason the FIAT 124 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 38.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 36.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 22.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 21.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 14.4% | Fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.5% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 0.5% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT 500 — 74.8% pass rate
- FIAT PANDA — 69.6% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.1% pass rate
- FIAT PUNTO — 63.8% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.9% pass rate
- FIAT 500X — 81.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FIAT 124?
- 89.6% of FIAT 124 MOT tests pass, based on 4,723 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FIAT 124?
- The most common reason the FIAT 124 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 38.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FIAT 124's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FIAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.