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Fiat 124 reliability
The Fiat 124 fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 14.1% of 1,480 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
Up to 5 years old
11.5% failed their MOT
From 1,352 MOT tests of Fiat 124s this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Advised 31% more oftenMechanical brake components15.9% vs 12.1%
6 to 10 years old
14.1% failed their MOT
From 1,480 MOT tests of Fiat 124s this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 44% more oftenWipers2.6% vs 1.8%
Safety recalls
1 DVSA recall for the Fiat 124
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
First gear could be engaged whilst the vehicle is in motion and the shift lever in the d position
First gear could be engaged with the vehicle in motion and the shift lever in the D position.
Fix: Update the transmission control module software
Recalled models: 124 SPIDER · 937 vehicles
DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).
Checking a Fiat 124 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.