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Fiat 124 MOT pass rate and common problems

88.3% of Fiat 124s passed the 2024 MOT (based on 2,863 first tests): 84.7% at the first attempt and 3.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 23% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 76.8 (95% CI 70.4–83.6; 100 = normal).

Fiat 124 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate88.3%incl. 3.6% fixed at the test centre20242863
Passed at the first attempt84.7%all first tests20242863
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 70.4–83.6)76.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 234 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20242863
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.9per 1004.8 same-age2019–202413950
Dangerous defects4.4per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202413950
Advisory items65.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202413950
strip · Fiat 124 · MOT Risk Index · 76.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Fiat 124. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 234 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 184 and 296 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Fiat 124 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank234of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20242863
Best rank within its 95% interval184rankother models held where they are20242863
Worst rank within its 95% interval296rankother models held where they are20242863

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 74.6 to 76.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Fiat 124 MOT, and how often?

Fiat 124 MOTs fail most often on visibility: 5 per 100 tests, against 5.4 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 13,950).

bar · Fiat 124 · Visibility · 5 vs 5.4 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility5per 1005.42019–2024692
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.9per 1004.82019–2024678
Brakes4.4per 1004.62019–2024610
Tyres3.2per 1006.82019–2024444
Suspension1.6per 1003.52019–2024226
Noise, emissions and leaks0.8per 1001.12019–2024114

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,950 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Fiat 124 compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Fiat 124 is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example brakes at age 7: 4.4 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 (2019–2024, n = 1,481).

bullet · Fiat 124 · Tyres, age 3 · 1.8 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 1.8 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.3 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.3 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.2 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.6 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.5 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 2.2 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.5 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 31.8per 1004.22019–20242957
Brakes, age 31.3per 1001.82019–20242957
Suspension, age 30.3per 1000.62019–20242957
Tyres, age 42.2per 1004.52019–20242799
Brakes, age 41.6per 1002.42019–20242799
Suspension, age 40.5per 1001.22019–20242799
Tyres, age 52.2per 1005.12019–20242822
Brakes, age 52.5per 1003.12019–20242822
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.8per 1002.22019–20242822
Tyres, age 62.5per 1005.52019–20242802
Brakes, age 63.4per 1003.82019–20242802
Suspension, age 61.8per 1003.72019–20242802
Tyres, age 72.5per 1006.02019–20241481
Brakes, age 74.4per 1004.52019–20241481
Suspension, age 72.4per 1005.72019–20241481

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Fiat 124's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Fiat 124 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is brakes: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 7.2% of the time.

funnel · Fiat 124 · Brakes · 7.2 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on brakes: 7.2 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes7.2% next failmedian model2019–20241398
Tyres4.9% next failmedian model2019–20241638

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Fiat 124 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Fiat 124 MOTs flag tyres most: 30.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 13,950).

bar · Fiat 124 · Tyres · 30.1 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres30.1per 10039.72019–20244203
Brakes25.1per 10034.72019–20243500
Suspension5.4per 10026.22019–2024760
Non-component advisories1.8per 1007.82019–2024247
Road Wheels1.7per 10012019–2024244
Noise, emissions and leaks0.6per 1005.22019–202487

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,950 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Fiat 124?

For Fiat 124s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 3.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 4,933).

bar · Fiat 124 · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 2.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20241780
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20241780
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20241780
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20241780
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241780
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 291 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024291
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 291 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024291
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 291 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024291
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 291 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024291
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 154 cars)5.8% next fail2019–2024154
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 154 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024154
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–20244933
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20244933
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20244933
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20244933
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20244933
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20244933
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244933
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20241690
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20241690
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20241690
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–20241690
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20241690
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241690
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–2024759
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–2024759
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–2024759
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–2024759
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–2024759
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–2024759
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–2024664
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–2024664
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–2024664
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–2024664
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–2024664
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 307 cars)7.5% next fail2019–2024307
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 307 cars)6.8% next fail2019–2024307
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 307 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024307
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 307 cars)4.9% next fail2019–2024307
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 307 cars)3.3% next fail2019–2024307
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 198 cars)6.6% next fail2019–2024198
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 198 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024198
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 198 cars)3.5% next fail2019–2024198
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 198 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024198
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 198 cars)2.5% next fail2019–2024198
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 108 cars)13.9% next fail2019–2024108
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 108 cars)13.0% next fail2019–2024108
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 108 cars)9.3% next fail2019–2024108
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 108 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024108
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 75 cars)20% next fail2019–202475
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 75 cars)17.3% next fail2019–202475
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 75 cars)13.3% next fail2019–202475
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 75 cars)12% next fail2019–202475
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 75 cars)8% next fail2019–202475

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Fiat 124 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Fiat 124 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 4.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 11.9 major and 4.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Fiat 124 · Dangerous defects · 4.4 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 4.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects4.4per 10011.22019–202413950

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,950 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Fiat 124 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Fiat 124 go from 14.4% at age 6 to 17.5% at age 8, against 23.3% for all cars aged 8 (2024, n = 2,863).

line · Fiat 124 · Age 6 · 14.4 vs 17.5 · 2024
Age 6: 14.4. Age 8: 17.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 614.4% failed first time17.520241312
Age 714.5% failed first time20.22024836
Age 817.5% failed first time23.32024647

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Fiat 124 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Fiat 124s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 8, where they fail less often: 17.4% against 28.1% (2024, n = 648).

line · Fiat 124 · Age 3 · 7.5 vs 11.3 · 2024
Age 3: 7.5. Age 8: 17.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 37.5% fail11.320242957
Age 49.2% fail14.220242799
Age 511.1% fail17.420242822
Age 613.4% fail20.820242802
Age 714.5% fail24.320241481
Age 817.4% fail28.12024648

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat 124 years should I avoid?

The Fiat 124 build year that fails most for its age is 2018: index 110.2 (95% CI 101.3–119.1) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 5,307).

bar · Fiat 124 · Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 3,846 tests, 95% interval 86.8–104.6) · 95.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 3,846 tests, 95% interval 86.8–104.6)95.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243846
Build year 201798.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244298
Build year 2018 (worse for its age)110.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245307

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Fiat 124 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Fiat 124 MOT: about £21 (up to about £40 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 2,863).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Fiat 124 · Expected repair bill · 20.8 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill20.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2863
Estimated range lower20.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2863
Estimated range upper39.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2863
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)6.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue2863
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)6.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue2863
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)2.9GBP expected contribution90price catalogue2863
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)2.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue2863
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer1.6GBP expected contribution200price catalogue2863

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Fiat 124 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Fiat 124 and 6 as often or more. The Fiat 124 has an MOT Risk Index of 76.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 2,863).

bar · Fiat 124 · Fiat 124 (this model) · 76.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Fiat 124 (this model)76.8index100 = normal20242863
Toyota Urban Cruiser76.3index76.820243864
MINI Roadster67.3index76.820242683
Infiniti Q3083.5index76.820244866
Honda Insight80.5index76.820248766
Rover 2591.4index76.820243223
Nissan Cube92.9index76.820242809
Cupra Formentor84.9index76.820246920
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rover Mini80.3index76.8202410968

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Fiat 124 normally do?

At age 8, the median Fiat 124 had covered 30,941 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 20,113 to 45,039 miles (2024, n = 647).

line · Fiat 124 · Age 6 median · 25106 vs baseline · 2024
Age 6 median: 25106. Age 8 P75: 45039. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 median25106miles20241312
Age 6 P2517029miles20241312
Age 6 P7535584miles20241312
Age 7 median26845miles2024836
Age 7 P2517927miles2024836
Age 7 P7537746miles2024836
Age 8 median30941miles2024647
Age 8 P2520113miles2024647
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 P7545039miles2024647

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Fiat 124 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 12.6% of Fiat 124s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 32.3% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 2,234). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Fiat 124 · Age 6–9, <40k miles · 12.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles12.6% failed first time20242169
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles22.7% failed first time2024555
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 22.2–44.4%)32.3% failed first time202465

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Fiat 124 last?

0.3% of Fiat 124s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 37).

line · Fiat 124 · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.4%) · 0.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0.3. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.4%)0.3% of tested cars202437
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 15 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.2%)0.1% of tested cars202415
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 2 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars20242

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Fiat 124 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Fiat 124 index is 89.7, against 66.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 2,863).

slope · Fiat 124 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 89.7 vs 66.6 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 66.6 vs 89.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index89.7index66.62019–20242863

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat 124 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Fiat 124s tested were petrol: 15.3% failed first time (2024, n = 2,862).

bar · Fiat 124 · Petrol · 15.3 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol15.3% fail first timeother fuels20242862

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat 124 engine is best?

No Fiat 124 engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 2,863).

bar · Fiat 124 · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre · 99.2 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre99.2index vs model norm100 = model average202413554
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 98.6–135.7)116.5index vs model norm100 = model average2024278

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Fiat 124 fail its MOT most?

Fiat 124 fails first-time MOTs most in Oxford (OX): 20.9% against 11.7% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 225).

bar · Fiat 124 · Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 16.1–26.7%) · 20.9 vs 15.3 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 16.1–26.7%)20.9% fail first time15.32024225
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 14.3–28.1%)20.3% fail first time15.32024128
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 14.6–23.3%)18.6% fail first time15.32024307
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 1.0–6.7%)2.7% fail first time15.32024149
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 2.7–11.0%)5.6% fail first time15.32024126
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 2.7–12.2%)5.9% fail first time15.32024102
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 13.5–23.7%)18.1% fail first time15.32024216
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 237 tests, 95% interval 12.3–21.7%)16.5% fail first time15.32024237
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 10.3–23.2%)15.7% fail first time15.32024121
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 11.3–21.3%)15.7% fail first time15.32024204
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 10.8–21.2%)15.3% fail first time15.32024183
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 10.3–21.3%)15% fail first time15.32024160
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 10.0–21.8%)15% fail first time15.32024140
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 9.5–22.6%)14.9% fail first time15.32024114
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 9.1–22.9%)14.7% fail first time15.32024102
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 9.9–20.9%)14.6% fail first time15.32024158
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 10.1–18.6%)13.8% fail first time15.32024254
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 9.3–19.4%)13.6% fail first time15.32024177
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 9.4–18.8%)13.4% fail first time15.32024202
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 8.1–20.4%)13.0% fail first time15.32024115
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 9.2–18.0%)13% fail first time15.32024223
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 9.1–17.2%)12.6% fail first time15.32024262
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 9.0–16.9%)12.4% fail first time15.32024273
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 7.2–19.5%)12.0% fail first time15.32024108
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 7.9–17.8%)12.0% fail first time15.32024167
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 7.1–19.3%)11.9% fail first time15.32024109
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 8.4–16.2%)11.8% fail first time15.32024263
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 297 tests, 95% interval 8.3–15.6%)11.4% fail first time15.32024297
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 7.5–17.2%)11.4% fail first time15.32024166
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 7.7–16.3%)11.3% fail first time15.32024212
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 7.2–17.0%)11.2% fail first time15.32024161
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 7.8–14.7%)10.8% fail first time15.32024315
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 6.5–17.1%)10.7% fail first time15.32024131
York (YO) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 6.5–17.1%)10.7% fail first time15.32024131
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 7.5–14.9%)10.7% fail first time15.32024272
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 7.1–15.7%)10.7% fail first time15.32024197
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 6.6–16.5%)10.6% fail first time15.32024151
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 6.3–17.2%)10.6% fail first time15.32024123
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 6.9–15.9%)10.6% fail first time15.32024180
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 6.7–16.2%)10.5% fail first time15.32024162
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 6.3–16.7%)10.4% fail first time15.32024135
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 7.0–15.1%)10.4% fail first time15.32024222
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 6.4–15.9%)10.2% fail first time15.32024157
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 7.2–14.1%)10.2% fail first time15.32024305
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 6.4–14.3%)9.6% fail first time15.32024218
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 6.6–13.5%)9.5% fail first time15.32024283
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 6.3–13.8%)9.4% fail first time15.32024235
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 5.3–15.9%)9.3% fail first time15.32024118
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 5.5–13.7%)8.7% fail first time15.32024183
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 5.4–11.9%)8.1% fail first time15.32024273
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 5.7–11.1%)8.0% fail first time15.32024399
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 4.2–13.5%)7.6% fail first time15.32024131
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 4.6–11.2%)7.3% fail first time15.32024248
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 4.1–12.4%)7.2% fail first time15.32024153
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 4.2–11.4%)7.0% fail first time15.32024201
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 3.0–12.1%)6.1% fail first time15.32024114
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 2.8–12.4%)5.9% fail first time15.32024101

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Fiat 124 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Fiat 124 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.12% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 2,854).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Fiat 124 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers2854

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Fiat 124 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 98.6% of Fiat 124s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Fiat 124 · Likely compliant · 98.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant98.6% estimate20242863

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Fiat 124?

Of failed Fiat 124 MOTs, 43.9% were retested the same day and a further 51.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 1,036).

bar · Fiat 124 · Same-day retest · 43.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest43.9%failed initial tests2019–20241036
Retest within 10 days51.5%failed initial tests2019–20241036
Clean MOT streak58.4%observed chains2019–20242833
Repeat advisory10.8%observed chains2019–20242833
Decreasing odometer1.2% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20242892

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Fiat 124?

Fiat 124s aged 5 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 9.9% of tests, against 23.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 5,099).

bullet · Fiat 124 · Low-use first-time failure · 9.9 vs 23.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 9.9 vs 23.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure9.9%23.62019–20245099
Low-use gap-13.7percentage points8–12k miles2019–20245099

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Fiat 124 likely to last?

Fiat 124s aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 2.3 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 8, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Fiat 124 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 8) · 2.3 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 8)2.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 8)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat 124s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Fiat 124s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 23 were tested at age 8 (2024, n = 648).

line · Fiat 124 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 8: 23.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242957
Age 499.7% of age 4–6 baseline20242799
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242822
Age 699.8% of age 4–6 baseline20242802
Age 752.7% of age 4–6 baseline20241481
Age 823.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024648

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Fiat 124 fails, does it fail again?

18.7% of Fiat 124s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 11.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 443). The failure most likely to come back is suspension: 21.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Fiat 124 · Repeat after fail · 18.7 vs 11.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 18.7 vs 11.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail18.7%11.32019–2024443

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Fiat 124 faults come together?

On Fiat 124s, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and steering failures turn up together 17.4 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 20).

Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 10.6–26.8)17.4liftexpected joint rate202420
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 5.3–10.3)7.5liftexpected joint rate202437
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.9)5.2liftexpected joint rate202446
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 3.7–6.1)4.8liftexpected joint rate202466
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 3.2–6.8)4.8liftexpected joint rate202429
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 3.1–6.5)4.6liftexpected joint rate202432
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.5)4.5liftexpected joint rate202486
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.4)4.1liftexpected joint rate202451
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.1)4.0liftexpected joint rate202463
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.1)2.9liftexpected joint rate202432
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Suspension + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Fiat 124 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Fiat 124; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register2863

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Fiat 124 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Fiat 124s tested at age 6, about 14 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 8, about 17 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 (rough estimate: 1,312 tests, 95% interval 12.6–16.4%)14.4% fail first time20241312
Age 7 (rough estimate: 836 tests, 95% interval 12.3–17.0%)14.5% fail first time2024836
Age 8 (rough estimate: 647 tests, 95% interval 14.7–20.6%)17.5% fail first time2024647

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Fiat 124? (US market)

NHTSA lists 98 US technical service bulletins for the Fiat 124 (US market, Fiat 124 SPIDER, model years 2017–2020 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Fiat 124 · US service bulletins · 98 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Fiat 124 SPIDER, model years 2017–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins98bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Year 20131bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Year 20163bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Year 201722bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Year 201913bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Year 202016bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Year 202114bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Year 202212bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202312bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Year 20242bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863
Year 20253bulletinsNHTSANHTSA2863

Source: NHTSA, US market, Fiat 124 SPIDER, model years 2017–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Fiat 124 to NHTSA concerns restraints: 38 complaints (US market, Fiat 124 SPIDER, model years 2017–2020 only).

bar · Fiat 124 · Restraints · 38 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Fiat 124 SPIDER, model years 2017–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Restraints38complaintsNHTSA + 202438
Lamps & electrical9complaintsNHTSA + 20249
Engine (not MOT-tested)7complaintsNHTSA + 20247
Visibility3complaintsNHTSA + 20243
Body & structure1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Fiat 124 SPIDER, model years 2017–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Fiat 124 MOT matter?

Fiat 124s fail first time most in April (13.7%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in September (10.2%) (2024, n = 2,863).

line · Fiat 124 · January · 10.9 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 10.9. December: 13.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Fiat 124: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January10.9% fail first time31.12024727
February10.4% fail first time30.02024927
March11.1% fail first time28.320241816
April13.7% fail first time29.82024943
May12.3% fail first time28.820241255
June11.9% fail first time28.120241257
July11.5% fail first time29.320241052
August11.8% fail first time29.220241336
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September10.2% fail first time28.220242063
October12.3% fail first time30.320241175
November12.6% fail first time30.62024820
December13.6% fail first time29.32024579

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Does the Fiat 124 fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 2,863 initial Fiat 124 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 2,863 initial Fiat 124 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 2,863 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Fiat 124 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/fiat-124/

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Fiat 124 MOT: quick answers

What is the Fiat 124 first-time MOT pass rate?

84.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (2,863 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 2,863 primary tests: 15.33% failed first time and 88.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 76.8 is shown separately.