Fiat 124
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 5,085 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
5,085
Highest Pass Rate
2018 (91%)
Years Covered
3
About the Fiat 124
The Fiat 124 was MOT tested 5,085 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2016 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 2,276 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Fiat 124 by Year
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Questions about the Fiat 124
Is the Fiat 124 reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2016 to 2018), the Fiat 124 averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 5,085 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year Fiat 124 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Fiat 124 has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2016 model has the lowest at 89%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Fiat 124s more reliable?
The Fiat 124 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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