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FV17 LJY

2017 Fiat Swift

Black Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,613 mi
Last recorded23,613 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Swift13,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 LJY
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 23,613 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 23,613 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 22,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/16cp 116q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/16cp 116q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central axle 225/75/16cp 116q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/16cp 116q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/16cp 116q and cut in tread, recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central axle 225/75/16cp 116q and cut in tread, recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 20,450 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 20,447 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 16,323 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 15,669 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 11,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2020

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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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FV17 LJY is a 2017 Fiat Swift in Black with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 13,428 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 9 years old, this Fiat Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV17 LJY registered?

FV17 LJY is a 2017 Fiat Swift, first registered on 17 May 2017.

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