Fiat Swift: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 4.2% of Fiat Swift MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2017, 2018 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8,158 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 8,893 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 6,879 | 3.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.