MOT reliability

Fiat Swift escape c502

Q: Is the Fiat Swift escape c502 reliable?

Across 34 Fiat Swift escape c502 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

34 vehicles · 108 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 34 Fiat Swift escape c502 vehicles and 108 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Swift escape c502 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,379 miles.

Vehicles

108

MOT tests

2,680

Avg miles / year

0.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Fiat Swift escape c502 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Fiat Swift escape c502 MOT tests:

Lamps & electrical57%
Visibility21%
Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
Other14%
Seatbelts & equipment11%
Brakes7%
Emissions & nuisance4%

Fiat Swift escape c502 pass rate by age

How the Fiat Swift escape c502's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	36	86%
4	35	83%
5	26	92%
6	8	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (34)

Most common Fiat Swift escape c502 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Swift escape c502 MOT tests:

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (2 times)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view .. (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ... (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Fiat Swift escape c502 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	18	54	85%	15,778
2020	14	51	90%	17,153

Fiat Swift escape c502 reliability FAQ

Across 34 Fiat Swift escape c502 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Fiat Swift escape c502 MOT issues are: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)); Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)); Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)).

The typical Fiat Swift escape c502 in our data has covered around 16,379 miles.

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