Fiat 124 spider lusso + multiair a vs Fiat 500: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 124 spider lusso + multiair a
—
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Fiat 500
77%
MOT pass rate · 333,596 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 124 spider lusso + multiair a (0%) and Fiat 500 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 124 spider lusso + multiair a | Fiat 500 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | — | 62,906 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 333,596 |
Most common faults
Fiat 124 spider lusso + multiair a
No fault breakdown available.
Fiat 500
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 124 spider lusso + multiair a (0%) and Fiat 500 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 124 spider lusso + multiair a report Full Fiat 500 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.