FIAT SWIFT MOT pass rate
93.7% of 10,929 FIAT SWIFT MOT tests pass.
The SWIFT passes its MOT 93.7% of the time — well above the average across all FIAT models, which sits at 74.3%.
The FIAT SWIFT passes its MOT 93.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 96.7% at 0–3 years to 77.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.7% | 422 | 10,364 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.9% | 5,410 | 14,127 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.7% | 4,807 | 18,789 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.7% | 155 | 33,274 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.0% | 135 | 50,648 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT SWIFT
The most common reason the FIAT SWIFT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.2% | Not working |
| Visibility | 31.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 15.5% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 11.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Tyres | 6.6% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Suspension | 4.8% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% | Component leaking |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 0.7% | Leaking |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT 500 — 74.8% pass rate
- FIAT PANDA — 69.6% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.1% pass rate
- FIAT PUNTO — 63.8% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.9% pass rate
- FIAT 500X — 81.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FIAT SWIFT?
- 93.7% of FIAT SWIFT MOT tests pass, based on 10,929 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FIAT SWIFT?
- The most common reason the FIAT SWIFT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FIAT SWIFT's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FIAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.