2018 Fiat 124 1.4L Petrol · SC18 YBE

Verdict for the 2018 FIAT 124 (45,331 mi) The most recent MOT (28 May 2026) failed on five items. The near‑side front position lamp is dead, both rear tyres show early cracking, the off‑side front anti‑roll‑bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and both front brake discs are worn and pitted. These are all safety‑critical components that must be remedied before the car can be legally driven. A clear pattern emerges from the MOT record: tyre condition and brake wear are recurring concerns. In 2023 the rear tyres were already close to the legal limit, and by 2026 the rear tyres are described as “slightly damaged/cracking or perishing”. Front brake discs were clean in 2023 but are now reported as worn and scored. The anti‑roll‑bar linkage ball joint is a new defect, indicating developing suspension wear. The trend is therefore worsening rather than stable. Over the last three years the vehicle has moved from a clean pass (2025) to a series of failures involving tyres, brakes and suspension. While the 2024‑09‑04 MOT showed a minor exhaust leak that was later cleared, the newer defects are more directly related to safety and costlier to repair.