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BG05 ZXB

2005 Fiat Stilo

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,582 mi
Last recorded138,582 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZXB
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2016 138,582 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuse box cover under bonnet missing

Hub covers fitted engine cover & undertray

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Tow bar electrical socket backing plate corroded

Unable to fully check nearside rear wheel bearing due to bind

Pass 11 May 2015 129,240 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 129,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 129,229 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front discs in very poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,580 miles

Front and side indecator bulbs slightly discoloured

Indecator stalk slightly worn

Fail 9 Apr 2014 124,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front and side indecator bulbs slightly discoloured

Indecator stalk slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,547 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,468 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 99,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 86,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,536 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to nsr wing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,690 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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BG05 ZXB is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BG05 ZXB, 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 BG05 ZXB registered?

BG05 ZXB is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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