2018 Fiat 124 1.4L Petrol · BW18 NLG
2018 Fiat 124 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 39,644 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT 124
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW18 NLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 39,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW18 NLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Fiat 124 (BW18 NLG) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BW18 NLG Mileage History
- 25/07/202320,497 mi
- 06/08/202424,473 mi+3,976 mi
- 05/08/202532,971 mi+8,498 mi
- 04/08/202639,644 mi+6,673 mi
- 04/08/202639,644 mi
Average of roughly 6,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat 124 Spider
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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The "MultiAir" brick can fail if oil changes are missed or the wrong viscosity is used. This is a common and expensive failure.
- Parts availability and escalating costsModerate
With production ceased and the Mazda-Fiat partnership ended, 124 Spider-specific parts are becoming scarce and expensive. Body panels (especially aluminium items), windscreens, key fobs and even the bonnet pedestrian-safety actuators can be on backorder for months. Some cars have been written off due to parts being unavailable for minor accident repairs.
- MultiAir oil drain-back when sitting unusedModerate
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