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J29 JBE

2018 Fiat 124

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,743 mi
Last recorded54,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat 12421,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 JBE
MakeFiat
Model124
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 54,743 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 54,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 46,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 46,685 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 38,739 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 30,625 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 21,583 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 18,288 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 124?

Based on 21,976 MOT tests across 3,263 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
2,747
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
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J29 JBE is a 2018 Fiat 124 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Fiat 124 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 21,394 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 124 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J29 JBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 124 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Fiat 124 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J29 JBE registered?

J29 JBE is a 2018 Fiat 124, first registered on 17 May 2018.

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