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J29 ABM

2000 Fiat Swift

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,725 mi
Last recorded59,725 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Swift43,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 ABM
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 59,725 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 59,717 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 58,879 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Multiple patches covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Multiple patches covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under side of van covered in underseal

Pass 7 Apr 2022 55,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2022 55,006 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,568 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 54,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 54,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,119 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,106 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rusted end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2017 53,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,849 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,895 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 45,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,666 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2008 40,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,043 miles

n/s/+o/s/front wheelbearings slight play

windscreen condition

Pass 2 Nov 2005 34,729 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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J29 ABM is a 2000 Fiat Swift in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 43,627 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 26 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J29 ABM is a 2000 Fiat Swift, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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