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AD54 BFJ

2004 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BFJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2019 99,046 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box outer skin very corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front very rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front chassis very corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 98,986 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear exhaust box and very corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box outer skin very corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front very rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front chassis very corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 98,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance and interferance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade adrift (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking through handbrake pivot (3.6.A.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle at all suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,343 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front undertray loose

Fail 15 Dec 2014 71,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front undertray loose

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,560 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,120 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,131 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 40,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 35,589 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 35,589 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,844 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,091 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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AD54 BFJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AD54 BFJ, 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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AD54 BFJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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