2015 Fiat Swift 2.3L Diesel · FX15 PWY

The 2015 Fiat Swift presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 13 April 2026 at 41,547 miles with zero defects recorded. The sole blemish on the record occurred during the 5 April 2023 test at 31,288 miles, where the tester flagged a supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicating a fault. That defect was rectified before the same car passed its retest on the same day, and no airbag or restraint-related advisories have reappeared in the three subsequent annual tests. The trajectory from a single electrical fault in 2023 to four consecutive clean passes through 2026 suggests the previous owner addressed the issue promptly and has maintained the vehicle consistently since. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light use. Across roughly eleven years, the odometer has advanced just 41,547 miles, averaging approximately 3,777 miles per year. The annual test records confirm steady but modest progression: 31,288 miles in April 2023, 35,495 in April 2024, 38,597 in April 2025, and 41,547 in April 2026, representing gains of roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles each year with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps. This pattern is consistent with short, regular local journeys rather than long periods of dormancy, which reduces the likelihood of deterioration from standing such as seized brakes, flat-spotted tyres, or fuel system contamination. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection. The airbag warning lamp fault from 2023, although resolved, warrants checking that no aftermarket steering wheel, seat modifications, or wiring alterations have compromised the restraint system. With annual mileage this low, the exhaust system and catalytic converter may not reach optimal operating temperatures regularly, so inspect the underside for condensation-related corrosion, particularly around the silencer box and pipe joints. The tyres deserve close scrutiny; low-mileage cars often sit on the same rubber for years, and aged sidewalls with cracking or perishing can pass a tread-depth check yet still present a genuine safety risk. Suspension and braking components should also be examined with a critical eye. Short trips and light loading mean coil springs and dampers may not have been exercised through their full range, potentially masking wear, while low-speed use can lead to surface corrosion on brake discs and binding calipers that a brief MOT road test might not fully expose. Have the front and rear suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links checked for perishing, and confirm the handbrake holds firmly on a steep incline. The MOT record is reassuring, but it is a snapshot taken once a year. A thorough test drive and an independent pre-purchase inspection remain essential before committing.