2019 Fiat Swift — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,879 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Fiat Swift, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 242 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.2% | 218 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.0% | 70 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 58 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.6% | 40 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 251 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 202 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 66 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 53 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 28 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 26 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 375 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 118 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.3% | 90 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 59 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.8% | 53 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 32 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 6,405 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 462 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,747 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 1,760 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 1,640 | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 1,690 | 5.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Swift
Before buying a 2019 Fiat Swift, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (1.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Fiat Swifts pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 6,879 2019 Fiat Swift MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat Swift?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.2%).
Does the 2019 Swift get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,879 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.