MOT failure rate and common problems for the Ford Swift, and how to check your own car by registration.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Ford Swift MOT failure rate
What a Ford Swift fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.
What it fails on, and why
Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.
This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.
Fuel-system failures are leaks or an insecure filler cap.
Visibility failures include torn or smearing wiper blades, a washer jet that does not reach the screen, and chips or cracks in the driver's swept area. Blades and washer fluid are quick, cheap fixes.
Seat-belt failures are frays, cuts, corroded anchorages, or a belt that will not lock under a sharp pull or retract properly.
The parts that fix each
If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.
Other models
Questions and answers
What is the MOT failure rate of the Ford Swift?
It fails 6.5% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 336 tests.
What do these cars fail their MOT on most?
The most common failure area is tyres, at 18.2% of this model's failures.