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2021 Fiat Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a models manufactured in 2021, based on 41 real MOT test results.

85.4%
Pass Rate
14.6%
Fail Rate
41
Total Tests
9,976
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2021 Fiat Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a MOT Analysis

The 2021 Fiat Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a has an MOT pass rate of 85.4% based on 41 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,976 miles on the odometer. With a 14.6% failure rate, the 2021 Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2021 Fiat Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 12.2% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Brakes is the second most common issue at 9.8%. Tyres follows at 7.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (41 tests)

Top failures specific to 2021 models only. The overall Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment12.2%5
2Brakes9.8%4
3Tyres7.3%3
4Visibility4.9%2
5Noise, Emissions And Leaks2.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 9,976 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical12.22% per 10K miBrakes9.78% per 10K miTyres7.33% per 10K miVisibility4.89% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks2.44% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical12.2212.2%5
Brakes9.789.8%4
Tyres7.337.3%3
Visibility4.894.9%2
Noise, emissions and leaks2.442.4%1

Mileage Statistics

9,976
Mean
5,848
Median
5,848
25th Percentile
8,208
75th Percentile
14.64% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2021 Fiat Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a has an MOT pass rate of 85.4% based on 41 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,976 miles on the odometer. With a 14.6% failure rate, the 2021 Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2021 Fiat Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 9,976 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 12.2% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 12.2% of MOT failures on 2021 Fiat Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Brakes — 9.8% of failures

Brakes issues account for 9.8% of MOT failures on 2021 Fiat Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Tyres — 7.3% of failures

Tyres issues account for 7.3% of MOT failures on 2021 Fiat Swift Kon-tiki Sport 599 S-a models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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