Fiat Swift Edge 486 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Fiat Swift Edge 486 car check
Is the Fiat Swift Edge 486 reliable? We analysed 554 real MOT tests across 242 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Swift Edge 486 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Swift Edge 486.
Fiat Swift Edge 486 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Swift Edge 486. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Swift Edge 486 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Swift Edge 486 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Swift Edge 486 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Swift Edge 486 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Swift Edge 486 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Swift Edge 486 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68 | 88.2% | 7,868 | 15,914 | 27,484 |
| 2021 | 145 | 89.7% | 6,420 | 9,697 | 19,510 |
| 2020 | 264 | 88.6% | 7,295 | 11,697 | 23,284 |
How Long Does a Fiat Swift Edge 486 Last?
Based on 242 Fiat Swift Edge 486 vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Swift Edge 486 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Swift Edge 486 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 Edge 486
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.7% MOT pass rate from 145 tests
88.2% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Swift Edge 486 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.7% across 145 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.2% — 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 Edge 486 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Swift Edge 486 THIS CAR | 89.7% | 554 | 11,183 mi | — 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 |
| Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi MHEV | 91.7% | 937 | 29,326 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Swift Edge 486 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Swift Edge 486 has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.7% across 554 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Fiat Swift Edge 486 owner drives around 2,239 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.
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.