Abarth 124 Spider Multiair
From 1,757 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer 124 Spider Multiairs fare better: 2018 models pass at 93.5% vs 89.2% for 2017.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 27 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 8 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 93.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2017 | 89.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 94.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all 124 Spider Multiairs tested had between 13,914 and 40,013 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,872 median miles, the 124 Spider Multiair has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Abarth models
| Abarth 595 | 85.1% |
| Abarth 500 | 77.8% |
| Abarth 595C | 87.8% |
| Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto | 91.2% |
| Abarth 695 | 88.9% |
Common questions
What is the Abarth 124 Spider Multiair MOT pass rate?
The Abarth 124 Spider Multiair has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,757 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Abarth 124 Spider Multiair?
The most common MOT failure on the Abarth 124 Spider Multiair is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Abarth 124 Spider Multiair at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Abarth 124 Spider Multiair is 27,872 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,914 and 40,013 miles.
Buying a used 124 Spider Multiair?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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