2019 Fiat Swift 2.3L Diesel · FE19 AEN

The 2019 Fiat Swift holds a roadworthy certificate as of the latest test on 10 July 2025 at 43,115 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. Prior examinations on 11 July 2024 at 34,929 miles, 26 July 2023 at 28,949 miles and 26 July 2022 at 39,021 miles also returned passes without advisories. This uninterrupted sequence of clean results indicates a stable maintenance trend, with no worsening mechanical or structural issues surfacing in the DVSA data. At roughly seven years old the vehicle shows a recorded average of 6,159 miles per year against the 43,115 total, a figure typical for the age bracket. The mileage log is not internally consistent. The 2022 test lists 39,021 miles, yet the 2023 entry drops to 28,949 miles before climbing to 34,929 in 2024 and 43,115 in 2025. Such a reversal points to a likely recording error or instrument change rather than genuine retrograde use. The sparse four-entry history offers no fails but demands verification of true odometer provenance before purchase. No recurring faults appear in the supplied records; the tester flagged no worn suspension bushes, corroded subframes, or binding brakes at any interval. A clean MOT slate does not exempt the buyer from physical checks. Given the suspect mileage pattern and probable intermittent standing, we recommend a hands-on inspection of coil springs for fracture, brake discs for pitting from inactivity, and flexible exhaust mounts for perishing. The previous owner’s apparent adherence to annual testing suggests basic statutory upkeep was met, yet absence of advisories may reflect low inspection thresholds rather than exhaustive condition reporting. Underbody scrutiny for structural integrity remains prudent on any 2019 hatchback, particularly around sills and suspension turrets where road salt accelerates corrosion. Tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking after possible long stationary periods.