Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Fiat Swift reliable?

Based on MOT data from 280 vehicles, the 2022 Fiat Swift has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Fiat Swift?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Fiat Swift are: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (9.5% of vehicles), Nearside Headlamp aim too low (7.8% of vehicles), Offside Headlamp aim too low (6% 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 2022 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 (2022)

280 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Fiat Swift

CarHunch analysed 280 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Fiat Swift is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 96.2% first-time pass rate that sits 16 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—among the best you'll see for a car this young. Dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 0.4% of vehicles, so safety isn't a concern here.

At just over 9,000 miles median mileage, these are lightly-used examples, and the minimal failure and advisory counts (0.08 and 0.1 per vehicle respectively) confirm that owners aren't fighting reliability gremlins. If you're shopping for one, focus on service history and general condition rather than worrying about mechanical nasties—this generation simply holds up.

We have limited data for the 2022 Fiat Swift — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–12k

For context

These stats describe 280 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 280 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 9.5%

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Lighting 7.8%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low · Offside Headlamp aim too low · Offside Headlamp aim too high · …

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

Tyre wear 5.2%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

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

Wipers & washers 2.6%

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Fiat Swift

Based on MOT data from 280 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.4% 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

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%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

9,037

typical

6,060

low mileage

12,266

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Fiat Swift vehicles fall between 6,060 and 12,266 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,060 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.

✓ 6,060–12,266 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Fiat Swifts sit.

⚠ Over 16,559 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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