Fiat Swift (2018)
2018 Fiat Swift
CarHunch analysed 1,713 real MOT records for the 2018 Fiat Swift. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Fiat Swift is a notably reliable proposition: its 92.2% first-time pass rate beats the UK average of 80% by a clear margin, and the dangerous defect rate of 2.9% is well below concern levels. This is a vehicle that tends to pass its MOT cleanly on the first attempt.
These cars are running light at the median mileage of 12,026 miles, which is unusually low for a six-year-old model and suggests many have been lightly used or well-maintained. The average of 0.49 failures and 1.3 advisories per vehicle points to minor wear issues rather than structural problems—typical for this age and mileage profile. If you're considering one, check the service history closely to understand why mileage is so low, as that low wear pattern is the real story here.
What to check before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Fiat Swift vehicles fall between 8,539 and 17,419 miles.
2018 Fiat Swift — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,617 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 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 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 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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