2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,777 MOT tests analysed for the 2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (87.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.4% in the 60-90k group versus 6.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 64 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.5% | 44 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 36 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 30 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 24 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 2 | Wipers | 31 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 19 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 15 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.8% | 280 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.1% | 269 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.1% | 90 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 44 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 28 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.5% | 27 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,069 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 614 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 87 | 18.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 345 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 356 | 5.6% |
| 2023 | 361 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 347 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 368 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2017 124 Spider Multiair
Before buying a 2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiairs pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 1,777 2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by tyres (2.5%).
Does the 2017 124 Spider Multiair get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 18.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,777 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.