Fiat 124
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 5,085 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
5,085
Best Year
2018 (91%)
Years Covered
3
About the Fiat 124
The Fiat 124 has been tested 5,085 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2016 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 2,276 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 2 point spread, the 124 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The FIAT 124 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2016) averages 35,420 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 27,218 miles.
Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the 124 performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Fiat range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Fiat 124 by Year
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