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Fiat Swift reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·10,085 DVSA tests·2024
Across 10,085 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Fiat Swift cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on identification and steering.
91%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 76% of peers
+5.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
8,843 tests · fleet 85%
91%
8 to 12 years
1,242 tests · fleet 73%
87%
Where the Swift fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres100
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on identification, steering, road wheels.
Share of 4 to 7 years Fiat Swift MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Fiat Swift reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Fiat Swift holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 76% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Fiat Swift?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Fiat Swift in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 91%; and 8 to 12 years, 87%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Fiat Swift MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Fiat Swift versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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