Abarth 124 2019: MOT failure rate for its age
8.8% of 768 MOT tests of the Abarth 124 first registered in 2019 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 101.2 (95% CI 77.2–125.3; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2019 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 | 8.8 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 768 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 77.2–125.3) | 101.2 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 768 |
| Rank among this model's 4 build years | 3 | of 4 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 768 |
| Tested in 2024 | 256 | tests | median 19,346 miles | 2024 | 256 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2019 Abarth 124 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2019 were tested at ages 3 to 5 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 | 263 (rough estimate) | 8.4 | 5.6–12.3 | 7.1 | 117.1 |
| 4 | 249 (rough estimate) | 6.8 | 4.3–10.7 | 9.4 | 72.5 |
| 5 | 256 (rough estimate) | 11.3 | 8–15.8 | 9.7 | 116.3 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 768 (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 2019 Abarth 124?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2019 is visibility: 4.3 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 2019 were tested at ages 3 to 5.
| Failure group | Built 2019, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 4.3 | 4.2 | 34 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.9 | 3.4 | 31 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 787 (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 2019 compare with the years around it?
Among the 4 published build years of the Abarth 124, 2019 ranks 3 (1 = fails least for its age). 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 2019 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-124/2019/
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 2017 · Abarth 124 2018 · 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