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Abarth 124 Spider reliability by build year

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We've only got 890 MOT tests for Abarth 124 Spider models built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Abarth 124 Spider built around 2018: more fails still not passed 3 days later

Abarth 124 Spider models built around 2018 fail an MOT and still haven’t passed 3 days later more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

3.6% of MOT tests on Abarth 124 Spider models built around 2018 failed and still hadn’t passed 3 days later. For similar cars the same age, it was 1.7%.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Abarth 124 Spider models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Abarth 124 Spider's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your 124 Spider's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

124 Spider Series 1

Series 1 (2016-2020)

Not enough tests to rate
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12.3% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 10.3% and 14.6%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 890 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Abarth 124 Spider.

See every build year for the Abarth 124 Spider

By age

Abarth 124 Spider fail rate by age

This chart combines every Abarth 124 Spider ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
63211.7%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
89012.3%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
35512.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
10014.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 9 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Abarth 124 Spider models

These issues come from 7-year-old Abarth 124 Spider models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    10.4%
    Advisory: 114Fail: 5 (4% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    9.3%
    Advisory: 132Fail: 8 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    8.0%
    Advisory: 130Fail: 15 (10% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    7.3%
    Advisory: 73Fail: 6 (8% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    6.6%
    Advisory: 85Fail: 4 (4% of the times it was found)

Based on 890 MOT tests on 7-year-old Abarth 124 Spider models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Abarth 124 Spider models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Brakes + Tyres35%
  2. Brakes + Lighting14%
  3. Brakes + Suspension14%
  4. Suspension + Tyres14%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 152 MOT tests on Abarth 124 Spider cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Abarth 124 Spider.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Abarth 124 Spider name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other convertibles to compare

Other convertibles to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche Boxster

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.9%
    Dangerous
    3.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.9%

    Lower fail rate: 7.3%, against 12.2% for the Abarth 124 Spider, both built around 2018.

    1,067 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Mercedes-Benz Slc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.7%

    No clear edge over the Abarth 124 Spider on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,558 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mazda MX-5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.6%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.6%

    Lower fail rate: 9.8%, against 12.2% for the Abarth 124 Spider, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,934 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Abarth 124 Spider across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 890 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Abarth 124 Spider ever sold: 1,977 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 890 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.