Car statistics
How many Fiat 124s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 2,847 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 2,782 Fiat 124s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 287 declared off the road (SORN). That is 2.8% fewer than the peak of 2,862 in 2018.
The highest year-end count was 2,862 in 2018.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 245 |
| 1995 | 222 |
| 1996 | 237 |
| 1997 | 247 |
| 1998 | 260 |
| 1999 | 239 |
| 2000 | 206 |
| 2001 | 199 |
| 2002 | 201 |
| 2003 | 154 |
| 2004 | 156 |
| 2005 | 145 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 119 |
| 2008 | 122 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 92 |
| 2011 | 102 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2016 | 775 |
| 2017 | 1,529 |
| 2018 | 2,862 |
| 2019 | 2,848 |
| 2020 | 2,803 |
| 2021 | 2,767 |
| 2022 | 2,840 |
| 2023 | 2,818 |
| 2024 | 2,806 |
| 2025 | 2,758 |
| 2026 | 2,782 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 84.2% of Fiat 124 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Fiat 124s tested pass 78.8% of the time, so the Fiat 124 does better than average for its age, by 5.4 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 84.7%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Fiat 124 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 84.8% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 83.9% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Fiat 124 fails its MOT, appearing on 43.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 3.8% of Fiat 124 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.9% |
| Visibility | 22.4% |
| Brakes | 21.7% |
| Suspension | 16.6% |
| Tyres | 15.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.4% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Fiat 124 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 20.8% of 451 failed tests. 37.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.8% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 12.4% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 12.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 11.3% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 8.2% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.7% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.3% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 4.9% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 4.2% |
| Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.3% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 8.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.1% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 4.1% |
| Road wheels: slightly distorted Road wheels | 2.2% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 2.0% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.5% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 1.3% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 1.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
3 years of the Fiat 124, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2016 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (84.2% passed first time) and the 2018 cars worst (84.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 678 | 646 | 84.2% |
| 2017 | 826 | 808 | 83.6% |
| 2018 | 1,309 | 1,262 | 84.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Fiat 124 covers 3,828 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 4,130 |
| 8–10 years | 3,606 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Fiat 124s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,334 in 2018. In 2025, 5 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 8 |
| ’02 | 6 |
| ’03 | 3 |
| ’04 | 3 |
| ’05 | 2 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 2 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 1 |
| ’10 | 1 |
| ’11 | 1 |
| ’12 | 1 |
| ’13 | 1 |
| ’14 | 2 |
| ’15 | 11 |
| ’16 | 687 |
| ’17 | 858 |
| ’18 | 1,334 |
| ’19 | 31 |
| ’20 | 9 |
| ’21 | 14 |
| ’22 | 16 |
| ’23 | 8 |
| ’24 | 8 |
| ’25 | 5 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 2,803 Fiat 124s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 92.2% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 1.3% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has grown from 86.0% in 2016 to 92.2%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 2,585 licensed | 92.2% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 37 licensed | 1.3% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 34 licensed | 1.2% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 34 licensed | 1.2% |
| 2,001cc to 2,100cc 30 licensed | 1.1% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 29 licensed | 1.0% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 27 licensed | 1.0% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 13 licensed | 0.5% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 11 licensed | 0.4% |
| Other sizes 3 licensed | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 2,585 | 92.2% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 37 | 1.3% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 34 | 1.2% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Petrol | 33 | 1.2% |
| 2,001–2,100cc | Petrol | 30 | 1.1% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 29 | 1.0% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,701–1,800cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,801–1,900cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | 86.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 92.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 94.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 94.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 93.1% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 92.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 92.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 92.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 92.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| 2025 | 92.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Fiat 124 from 2017 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2017 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 44.1 mpg, with CO2 of 148 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 44.1 | 148 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 1 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Fiat 124, launched on 25 June 2019.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Fiat 124. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 124 | 2,782 | −0.7% | 287 | 512 | Petrol |
| Fiat 500 | 423,199 | −2.0% | 12,767 | 12 | Petrol |
| Fiat Panda | 78,563 | −6.5% | 7,710 | 112 | Petrol |
| Fiat Punto | 48,109 | −18.6% | 23,967 | 154 | Petrol |
| Fiat Tipo | 12,628 | −1.7% | 503 | 312 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 3,069 124 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 2,847 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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