Swift Group Ltd Unclassified
From 634 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.8% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 17.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £66.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 83.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake inoperative on one side |
| 2015 | 85.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2014 | 89.2% | service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 14,032 and 27,991 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,550 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.071 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Swift Group Ltd Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Swift Group Ltd Unclassified has a 85.5% MOT pass rate based on 634 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Swift Group Ltd Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Swift Group Ltd Unclassified is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Swift Group Ltd Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Swift Group Ltd Unclassified is 20,550 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,032 and 27,991 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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