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FM16 VDG

2016 Fiat Swift

Black Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,417 mi
Last recorded26,417 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Swift14,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 VDG
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 26,417 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 22,990 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 20,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 19,095 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 17,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 17,230 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 16,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 13,344 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Swift?

Based on 43,163 MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,065
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
7,601
On UK Roads
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FM16 VDG is a 2016 Fiat Swift in Black with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 14,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Fiat Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM16 VDG registered?

FM16 VDG is a 2016 Fiat Swift, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is FM16 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 VDG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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