Abarth 124 2017: MOT failure rate for its age
10.4% of 2,468 MOT tests of the Abarth 124 first registered in 2017 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 107.6 (95% CI 94.4–120.8; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2017 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 10.4 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 2468 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 94.4–120.8) | 107.6 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 2468 |
| Rank among this model's 4 build years | 4 | of 4 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 2468 |
| Tested in 2024 | 471 | tests | median 29,907 miles | 2024 | 471 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2017 Abarth 124 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2017 were tested at ages 3 to 7 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 543 | 7.6 | 5.6–10.1 | 7.4 | 101.4 |
| 4 | 475 (rough estimate) | 9.3 | 7–12.2 | 9.7 | 95.7 |
| 5 | 487 (rough estimate) | 11.1 | 8.6–14.2 | 9.7 | 113.8 |
| 6 | 492 (rough estimate) | 11.6 | 9.1–14.7 | 9.4 | 123.8 |
| 7 | 471 (rough estimate) | 12.7 | 10–16.1 | 12.3 | 103.5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,468 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2017 Abarth 124?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2017 is visibility: 4.8 items per 100 first tests, against 4.2 across all build years of the Abarth 124. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2017 were tested at ages 3 to 7.
| Failure group | Built 2017, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 4.8 | 4.2 | 118 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.4 | 3.4 | 84 |
| Tyres | 2.9 | 2.5 | 73 |
| Brakes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 64 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,476 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2017 compare with the years around it?
Among the 4 published build years of the Abarth 124, 2017 ranks 4 (1 = fails least for its age). 2016: index 86.7. 2018: index 98.6.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 86.7 | 67.3–106.0 | no different (rough estimate) | 897 |
| 2017 | 107.6 | 94.4–120.8 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,468 |
| 2018 | 98.6 | 88.0–109.2 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,765 |
| 2019 | 101.2 | 77.2–125.3 | no different (rough estimate) | 768 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,898 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Abarth 124 2017 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/abarth-124/2017/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Abarth 124 2016 · Abarth 124 2018 · Abarth 124 2019 · Abarth 124 by postcode area · Abarth 124 brakes failures · Abarth 124 vehicle identification failures · Abarth 124 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Abarth 124 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Abarth 124 suspension failures · Abarth 124 tyres failures · Abarth 124 visibility failures