Fiat Swift (2017)
2017 Fiat Swift
CarHunch analysed 1,568 real MOT records for the 2017 Fiat Swift. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Fiat Swift is a reliably robust performer, with a first-time pass rate of 92.7%—well above the UK average of 80%—and a low dangerous defect rate of just 4.0%, making it a safe bet for buyers concerned about serious mechanical issues. These vehicles are running at just 15,041 miles on average, still very fresh for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate.
What's equally telling is the minimal failure burden: only 0.56 failures per vehicle on average, though advisories are more common at 1.7 per car, suggesting maintenance items rather than hard failures. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection to address those advisory-level items (likely wear items like brakes or lights) before they become costly problems.
What to check before buying a 2017 Fiat Swift
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Fiat Swift vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Fiat Swift vehicles fall between 9,631 and 18,017 miles.
2017 Fiat Swift — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,461 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Fiat Swift
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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13.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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13.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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12.6%
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9.7%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.3%
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
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8.8%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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6.2%
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
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5.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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