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AG04 VGZ

2004 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,393 mi
Last recorded106,393 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 VGZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet pull handle missing

front brake pads worn low

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2012 106,393 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet pull handle missing

front brake pads worn low

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,626 miles

offside wiper arm insecure/play in mechanism

Fail 28 Sep 2011 89,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside wiper arm insecure/play in mechanism

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SERVICE NEEDED SOON !

Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,715 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,207 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 46,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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AG04 VGZ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AG04 VGZ, 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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AG04 VGZ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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