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AJ55 VFR

2005 Fiat Stilo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,452 mi
Last recorded149,452 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VFR
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 149,452 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 137,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 137,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 121,407 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 117,715 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 110,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,101 miles

Rear outer exhaust skin corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 92,830 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 92,830 miles

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

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)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 83,515 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

slight distortion to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 20 May 2016 83,514 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

slight distortion to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 5 May 2015 72,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 60,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,585 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,779 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 56,779 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,096 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 36,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,832 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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AJ55 VFR is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AJ55 VFR, 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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What year was AJ55 VFR registered?

AJ55 VFR is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ55 VFR shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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