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Fiat Swift (2021)

486 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Fiat Swift

CarHunch analysed 486 real MOT records for the 2021 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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Moderate sample. 486 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Fiat Swift is a notably reliable proposition, with a 94.5% first-time MOT pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%—this is a vehicle that rarely presents surprises at test time. Dangerous defects are almost non-existent at just 0.8%, so safety concerns are minimal for buyers.

At 9,613 miles median mileage these are lightly-used examples, which explains the stellar pass rate, but you should still budget for minor attention: the average car has accumulated 0.17 failures and 0.3 advisories by MOT, typically minor wear items rather than structural problems. When you're evaluating a specific example, ask the seller for full service history and scrutinise the brake and suspension components, which tend to be the most common advisory areas across this cohort.

The 2021 Fiat Swift passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass
94.5%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
0.8%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.17
Over 2.2 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
10k
Middle half: 6k–13k
For context
✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 486 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 486 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Wipers & washers 8.9%
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · …
Tyre wear 8.7%
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 6.2%
Nearside Headlamp aim too low · Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault · Offside Headlamp aim too low · …
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Brake wear 3.1%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 2.9%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Fiat Swift

Based on MOT data from 486 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.8% 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 ClickMechanic →
  • 📄 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 carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,269 Fiat Swift vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 40.1%
2,915
Black 31.3%
2,272
Grey 15.4%
1,121
Gold 7%
506
Silver 3.9%
287
Blue 1.6%
116
Red 0.7%
52

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

9,613
typical
6,080
low mileage
13,456
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Fiat Swift vehicles fall between 6,080 and 13,456 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
✓ Under 6,080 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.
✓ 6,080–13,456 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Fiat Swifts sit.
⚠ Over 18,165 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.17
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle
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