2016 Swift Group Ltd Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 834 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Swift Group Ltd Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 92.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (86.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 50 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 25 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.9% | 16 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 15 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.3% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 26 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 18 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 14 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.0% | 75 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 33 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 25 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.2% | 18 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 17 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.1% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 724 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 99 | 6.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 171 | 6.4% |
| 2022 | 175 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 171 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 152 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 165 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Unclassified
Before buying a 2016 Swift Group Ltd Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 6.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (6.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (1.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Swift Group Ltd Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
92.1% of the 834 2016 Swift Group Ltd Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Swift Group Ltd Unclassified?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2016 Unclassified get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 6.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 834 MOT tests. 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.