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BJ05 VXE

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,925 mi
Last recorded157,925 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VXE
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 157,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 157,913 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2018 153,507 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 147,871 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 147,692 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 139,200 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 139,090 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 132,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,093 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 124,093 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 115,521 miles

2 cuts in nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 4 May 2012 104,591 miles

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

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2012 104,591 miles

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

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

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

Coolant / expansion tank empty

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

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

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 91,407 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 91,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 74,227 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 74,227 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 59,639 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 59,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 59,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,689 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 43,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre has abnormal wear

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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BJ05 VXE is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BJ05 VXE, 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 BJ05 VXE registered?

BJ05 VXE is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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