Fiat Swift Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Swift reliable? We analysed 43,163 real MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Swift is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Swift.
Fiat Swift Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Swift. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Swift MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Swift to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Swift Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Swift owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Swift MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Swift year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125 | 93.6% | 5,786 | 9,517 | 15,364 |
| 2022 | 433 | 93.1% | 6,348 | 9,632 | 13,547 |
| 2021 | 1,177 | 91.8% | 6,326 | 9,897 | 14,785 |
| 2020 | 2,213 | 91.2% | 6,945 | 10,087 | 14,691 |
| 2019 | 7,907 | 91.7% | 7,087 | 10,866 | 17,120 |
| 2018 | 10,207 | 91.1% | 7,774 | 12,246 | 19,226 |
| 2017 | 11,096 | 91.4% | 8,737 | 13,428 | 19,981 |
| 2016 | 4,378 | 90.1% | 9,611 | 14,921 | 22,251 |
| 2015 | 1,138 | 88.0% | 10,723 | 16,484 | 25,037 |
| 2014 | 1,050 | 87.4% | 13,060 | 20,378 | 29,968 |
| 2013 | 428 | 87.1% | 12,984 | 18,670 | 27,204 |
| 2012 | 140 | 82.9% | 15,209 | 25,494 | 34,476 |
| 2011 | 191 | 88.0% | 12,494 | 19,565 | 27,504 |
| 2010 | 161 | 82.6% | 16,217 | 22,989 | 35,451 |
| 2009 | 146 | 89.0% | 14,720 | 24,150 | 34,294 |
| 2008 | 164 | 85.4% | 14,566 | 26,442 | 38,402 |
| 2007 | 175 | 86.9% | 17,180 | 25,431 | 35,231 |
| 2006 | 154 | 76.0% | 19,387 | 26,545 | 35,862 |
| 2005 | 227 | 79.3% | 20,180 | 29,881 | 42,609 |
| 2004 | 136 | 69.1% | 17,691 | 27,448 | 42,412 |
How Long Does a Fiat Swift Last?
Based on 7,601 Fiat Swift vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Swift Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Swift MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Swift
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.6% MOT pass rate from 125 tests
64.4% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Swift is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 125 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Swift Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Swift THIS CAR | 90.3% | 43,163 | 13,171 mi | 12 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Honda CB250 | 82.7% | 27,783 | 25,253 mi | 55 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Swift outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat SwiftShould you buy a used Fiat Swift?
The Fiat Swift has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 43,163 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Fiat Swift owner drives around 2,065 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Swift models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.