Used Abarth 124 Spider for sale

The Abarth 124 Spider receives a good level of safety equipment, including a full electronic stability control system and an ‘active bonnet’ which can help cushion the blow for a pedestrian if they’re involved in an impact with the car. There’s also an ISOFIX child seat mounting point on the front passenger seat and an airbag cut-off switch.

The Abarth 124 Spider uses a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, similar to the one you’ll find in the brand’s 500-based hatchback. There’s also the option of either manual or automatic gearboxes for the 124 Spider. As a note, the 168bhp that you get in the Abarth 124 Spider is more than you’ll find in any Mazda MX-5 model.

There’s plenty of standard equipment aboard the Abarth 124 Spider. Features such as automatic air conditioning and Bluetooth connectivity come on all models alongside a seven-inch touchscreen and heated seats. The Abarth 124 Spider was available with a number of options, including satellite navigation and an upgraded Bose sound system, so double-check that these are fitted to a used example if they’re a must-have for you.

You should see around 44.1mpg during mixed driving in the Abarth 124 Spider, while choosing an automatic version will increase this only slightly, pushing efficiency to 42.8mpg.

A large area to check on the Abarth 124 Spider would be the folding fabric roof. Make sure that the mechanism works smoothly and without any grinding noises. Plus, double-check that there hasn’t been any water leakage - steamed-up windows or damp carpets are a tell-tale sign. If you’d like a professional to take a look at the car instead, then consider an AA Vehicle Inspection to help.

The Abarth 124 Spider is a largely reliable option, but we’d still double-check key components such as the tyres and brakes to ensure that they’ve not been mistreated and left unreplaced. Again, an AA Vehicle Inspection can help in this area with a trained engineer taking a look at the car for you and reporting their findings in a detailed report.

The Abarth 124 Spider is available with a turbocharged 1.4-litre engine