2019 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 994 MOT tests, the 2019 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair recorded a 94.5% pass rate. That is 4.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 10.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.6%) and visibility (2.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and service brake performance — headlamp aim alone was recorded 23 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 36 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.1% | 21 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.6% | 16 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 23 |
| 2 | Wipers | 14 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 13 |
| 4 | Washers | 10 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 8 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 6 |
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 | 15.4% | 153 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.2% | 121 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.2% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.2% | 22 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 17 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.1% | 11 |
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 | 842 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 142 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 254 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 238 | 3.4% |
| 2024 | 245 | 7.8% |
| 2025 | 239 | 5.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 124 Spider Multiair
On a 2019 124 Spider Multiair, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Visibility (2.1% 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.
- Tyres (1.6% 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.
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 2019 Abarth 124 Spider Multiairs pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 994 2019 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.1%).
Does the 2019 124 Spider Multiair get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 994 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.