Fiat Stilo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Stilo reliable? We analysed 566,057 real MOT tests across 43,678 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Stilo is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Stilo.
Fiat Stilo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Stilo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Stilo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Stilo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Stilo Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Stilo fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Stilo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Stilo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Stilo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Stilo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6,451 | 69.0% | 39,868 | 61,356 | 85,680 |
| 2006 | 28,795 | 68.0% | 42,526 | 64,722 | 89,982 |
| 2005 | 42,550 | 67.1% | 42,644 | 63,040 | 87,650 |
| 2004 | 148,969 | 67.1% | 40,685 | 60,672 | 84,174 |
| 2003 | 158,655 | 66.1% | 41,918 | 61,521 | 84,491 |
| 2002 | 179,162 | 65.6% | 45,557 | 63,317 | 83,880 |
| 2001 | 1,334 | 64.4% | 45,556 | 63,310 | 84,612 |
| 2000 | 61 | 65.6% | 39,558 | 52,529 | 75,071 |
How Long Does a Fiat Stilo Last?
Based on 43,678 Fiat Stilo vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Stilo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Stilo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Stilo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
69.0% MOT pass rate from 6,451 tests
64.4% MOT pass rate from 1,334 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Stilo is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.0% across 6,451 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Stilo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Stilo THIS CAR | 66.4% | 566,057 | 62,169 mi | 24 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Vauxhall Omega | 69.1% | 680,295 | 97,175 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Stilo trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat StiloShould you buy a used Fiat Stilo?
The Fiat Stilo has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.4% across 566,057 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Fiat Stilo are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (47,634 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (19,816), and headlamp aim too low (19,692). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Fiat Stilo owner drives around 6,821 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Stilo models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.