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AJ54 ZVR

2005 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,240 mi
Last recorded158,240 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZVR
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 158,240 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both outer sills starting to corrode and metal getting thin

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

various suspension components corroded including coils springs

Fail 23 Jun 2015 158,042 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

chassis has slight corrosion and both outer sills too

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 147,358 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 147,354 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 131,544 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

gear box oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front indicators fading to white

offside rear brake binding

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 119,870 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer 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 Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front indicators fading to white

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 106,810 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 106,810 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2010 93,883 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread and o/s/f worn on inner tread edge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,330 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 61,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 61,877 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 46,179 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smiery

oil leak

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 ZVR is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 63,040 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 AJ54 ZVR, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ54 ZVR is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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