Fiat Swift reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 10,085 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Swift tends to fail
Share of Fiat Swift cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on identification, steering, road wheels.
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).