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AJ54 VFA

2004 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 VFA
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,534 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 74,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,920 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 67,762 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle slight play in void bushs

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,826 miles

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

fault on trailer socket for fog light

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,157 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,157 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,156 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,696 miles

Indicator switch worn. N/s/r indicator starting to show white light. Front to rear brake pipes covered. Exhaust corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator switch worn. N/s/r indicator starting to show white light. Front to rear brake pipes covered. Exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,448 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes covered.

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

Spare low in pressure. N/s/f seatbelt slow to retract.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brake pipes covered.

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

Spare low in pressure. N/s/f seatbelt slow to retract.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,185 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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AJ54 VFA is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ54 VFA, 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 AJ54 VFA registered?

AJ54 VFA is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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