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A7 XBJ

2004 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XBJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 96,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 96,929 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake reserve travel high

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,233 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s mirror deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,731 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 85,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2016 68,708 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both and front one damaged slightly (6.3.4f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,299 miles

Nearside Rear rear axle bush has slight movement

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play when raised

Offside Front outer cv boot weeping

Offside Rear axle bush has slight movement

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,198 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,198 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,837 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

high leval brake light inop

Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

high leval brake light inop

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,344 miles

high level brake light inop

o/s/f door checkstrap snaped

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

centre brake light inop

Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,654 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo?

Based on 566,057 MOT tests across 43,678 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,821
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
43,678
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,634
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,816
Headlamp aim too low 19,692
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,357
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17,651
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A7 XBJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,672 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Stilo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 XBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 XBJ registered?

A7 XBJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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