MOT reliability
Fiat 125
715 vehicles · 121 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 715 Fiat 125 vehicles and 121 completed MOT tests, the Fiat 125 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,354 miles.
715
Vehicles
121
MOT tests
1,130
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat 125 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat 125 MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering2%
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Body & structure2%
Fiat 125 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (713), LPG (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Fiat 125 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat 125 MOT tests:
- Oil leak (10 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Central Play in propshaft centre bearing (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside front suspension top mount slight play (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose Locking retaining nut nyloc not screwed downed to thread. (2.2.B.1c) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Fiat 125 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 62,450 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 90,318 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 31,930 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 67,645 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 92,299 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 37,437 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 24,400 |
| 1985 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 81,212 |
| 1984 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 56,273 |
| 1983 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 51,416 |
| 1981 | 3 | 5 | 60% | 57,191 |
| 1980 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 68,024 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 57,464 |
| 1974 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 71,476 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 29,897 |
| 1971 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 17,765 |
| 1970 | 6 | 41 | 66% | 40,457 |
| 1969 | 4 | 7 | 100% | 51,527 |
Fiat 125 reliability FAQ
Across 715 Fiat 125 vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat 125 MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Fiat 125 in our data has covered around
51,354 miles.
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