Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 402 vehicles, the 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto (2018)

402 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto

CarHunch analysed 402 real MOT records for the 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 402 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2018 Abarth 124 Spider MultiAir Auto is above average for reliability, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.1% against the UK average of 80%, and only 10.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This Italian sports car shows solid engineering fundamentals with relatively few failures—averaging just 0.52 per vehicle across the fleet.

The median mileage of 21,106 for a six-year-old car suggests owners are using these lightly, which helps explain the strong pass rate. The typical failure count and 3.5 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear items rather than structural problems, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on cooling systems and electrics—common weak points on turbocharged Fiats—rather than expecting major mechanical surprises.

The 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.52

Over 5.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–28k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 402 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 402 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	395	91.7%	0.52

Colour Breakdown

Based on 735 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 26.8%

197

White 25.6%

188

Red 23.4%

172

Blue 14.1%

104

Black 10.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,106

typical

14,415

low mileage

27,910

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto vehicles fall between 14,415 and 27,910 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,415 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,415–27,910 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Autos sit.

⚠ Over 37,678 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 373 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.52

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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