2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 464 MOT tests analysed for the 2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (87.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 14 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.4% | 11 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.4% | 11 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 10 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 4 | Headlamp cleaning device | 6 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 5 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 4 |
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 | 17.7% | 82 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.5% | 58 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.7% | 17 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.0% | 14 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 12 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.5% | 7 |
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 | 278 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 169 | 9.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96 | 9.4% |
| 2022 | 97 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 96 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 87 | 4.6% |
| 2025 | 88 | 8.0% |
What to check before buying a 2017 124 Spider Multiair Auto
Before buying a 2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (2.4% 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 Multiair Autos pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 464 2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.4%).
Does the 2017 124 Spider Multiair Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 9.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 464 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.