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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Swift. Check any Swift by registration number below.

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92.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.5%

vs Fiat Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Swift — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Swift has an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, which is 7.5 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Swift is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat Swift fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper not operating or missing. If you are preparing your Swift for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat Swift, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Swift performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 683 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

4.9%

Mileage at 3yr

16k mi

2020

Based on 1,597 vehicles

96.2%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

3.4%

Mileage at 3yr

15k mi

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2019

Based on 4,296 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

5.4%

Mileage at 3yr

11k mi

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

2018

Based on 4,428 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

5.5%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

2017

Based on 4,060 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

2016

Based on 1,425 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

7.4%

2015

Based on 320 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.2%

Mileage at 10yr

35k mi

2014

Based on 210 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

8.5%

Mileage at 10yr

46k mi

2013

Based on 79 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

6.8%

Mileage at 10yr

60k mi

2008

Based on 35 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

7.4%

0

Based on 6,909 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

15k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Swift

The most common reasons a Fiat Swift fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.7%
2

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.1%
3

Wiper not operating or missing

0.8%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.7%
5

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

0.7%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

1.9%

Front Nearside

1.9%

Front Offside

1.6%

Fiat Swift — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Swift MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Swift?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Swift is 92.5% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Swift?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Swift are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.7%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.1%), Wiper not operating or missing (0.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Swift reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, the Fiat Swift is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Swift?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Swift?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Swift: 15,863 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Swift to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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