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BF05 CDV

2005 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,848 mi
Last recorded163,848 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CDV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 163,848 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 153,477 miles

Eml on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside front tyre inner/ outer edges perished

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 153,470 miles

Central Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

bonnet lever missing

engine light on

Pass 22 Dec 2016 145,673 miles

Offside Front Outer on around adage slightly crack

Fail 21 Dec 2016 145,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer on around adage slightly crack

Pass 23 Nov 2015 141,328 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 141,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 139,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 125,154 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 125,154 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 111,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2011 97,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 97,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,260 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 86,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 68,656 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,023 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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BF05 CDV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF05 CDV, 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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BF05 CDV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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