Fiat SWIFT - 2022
22.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Fiat SWIFT, model year 2022.
Sample size: 588 cars, 733 tests and 167 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 588 cars
The 2022 FIAT Swift has an overall defect rate of 23 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average of 70 per 100, marking a 68% improvement. This model particularly excels in areas like brakes and visibility, with defect rates much lower than average, indicating reliable performance in these categories. However, it struggles with steering and lights, showing a higher incidence of defects compared to the average car. Mileage trends indicate that defects increase with age, especially in the 31,000 to 62,000 miles range, aligning with typical vehicle wear. Overall, the FIAT Swift stands out for its low defect rates in critical areas but faces challenges that may arise in electrical and steering components.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 588 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 83.3% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
- Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- A brake on any wheel grabbing severely
Steering
▼ 100.0% worse
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
- Electronic power assistance not working
- EPS MIL indicating a system malfunction
Visibility
▲ 52.0% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: defective
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▼ 92.7% worse
21.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 88.7% better
9.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 76.9% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
Other
▼ 42.9% worse
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 39
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 5
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Serious faults (Top 10)
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
EPS MIL indicating a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2