Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 Fiat Swift?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2015 Fiat Swift?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2015 Fiat Swift?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2015 Fiat Swift reliable?

Based on MOT data from 122 vehicles, the 2015 Fiat Swift has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2015 Fiat Swift?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2015 Fiat Swift are: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (23% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (21.7% of vehicles), Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (15.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2015 Fiat Swift?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Swift (2015)

122 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2015 Fiat Swift

CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2015 Fiat Swift. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Fiat Swift is a reliable performer, with an 89.3% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and the dangerous defect rate of just 5.7% is low enough that it's not a buyer concern. You're looking at a vehicle that tends to pass its MOT without drama.

At nearly 18,600 miles on average, these Swifts are running relatively light for nine-year-old cars, which helps explain why they clock up only 1.05 failures per vehicle and 2.9 advisories. Before you buy, check the full service history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on wear items like brakes and suspension—routine stuff that keeps this model ticking over.

We have limited data for the 2015 Fiat Swift — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.05

Over 8.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 11k–23k

For context

These stats describe 122 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 122 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 23%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 15.7%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault · Offside Headlamp aim too low · Nearside Headlamp aim too low · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 10.4%

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Brake wear 5.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 5.7%

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 4.3%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.

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Before you buy a 2015 Fiat Swift

Based on MOT data from 122 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Fiat Swift vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,045

typical

11,139

low mileage

23,199

high mileage

Half of all 2015 Fiat Swift vehicles fall between 11,139 and 23,199 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,139 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,139–23,199 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Fiat Swifts sit.

⚠ Over 31,318 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Fiat Swift — Still on the Road

Almost all 2015 Fiat Swifts are still on the road.

Strong survival — 118 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.05

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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