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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat 124 Spider. Check any 124 Spider by registration number below.

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83.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.9%

vs Fiat Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Fiat 124 Spider — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat 124 Spider has an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, which is 3.9 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 79.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 124 Spider is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat 124 Spider fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your 124 Spider for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat 124 Spider, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat 124 Spider performs at MOT across different model years.

2016–2020

Based on 2,000 vehicles

83.5%Good
Fiat average: 79.6%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Mileage at 3yr

10k mi

Mileage at 5yr

16k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat 124 Spider

The most common reasons a Fiat 124 Spider fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

14.0%
2

Suspension

12.0%
3

Brakes

10.5%
4

Tyres

10.0%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.0%
Fiat 124 Spider Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

31.0%

Rear

27.0%

Offside

20.0%

Other Fiat Models

Compare MOT reliability across Fiat models.

Fiat 500

77.5% pass rate

Fiat Punto

72.8% pass rate

Fiat Panda

76.5% pass rate

Fiat 500X

79.8% pass rate

Fiat Tipo

78.2% pass rate

Fiat 500e

89.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Fiat 124 Spider

Fiat 124 Spider — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat 124 Spider MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat 124 Spider?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat 124 Spider is 83.5% compared to the Fiat average of 79.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat 124 Spider?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat 124 Spider are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.0%), Suspension (12.0%), Brakes (10.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat 124 Spider reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, the Fiat 124 Spider is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat 124 Spider?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat 124 Spider?
Typical mileage for the Fiat 124 Spider: 10,000 miles at 3 years, 16,000 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 124 Spider to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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