Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto
From 1,435 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older 124 Spider Multiair Autos fare better: 2019 models pass at 87.6% vs 93.5% for 2018.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 15 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.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 15 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87.6% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2018 | 93.5% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 91.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all 124 Spider Multiair Autos tested had between 15,998 and 30,106 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,584 median miles, the 124 Spider Multiair Auto has 0.043 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 | 92.1% |
| Abarth 695 | 88.9% |
Common questions
What is the Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto MOT pass rate?
The Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,435 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps.
What is the typical mileage of a Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto is 20,584 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,998 and 30,106 miles.
Buying a used 124 Spider Multiair Auto?
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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