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BJ55 LCZ

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,272 mi
Last recorded112,272 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LCZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 104,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket corroded off /rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket corroded off /rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,213 miles

rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked front arm securing bolt to short and not correctly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has blow and one hanger corroded off (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured showing blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured showing blue (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 97,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,788 miles

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

Oil leak

windows are tinted

Fail 17 Jun 2015 85,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

windows are tinted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,619 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 80,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,073 miles

both front wipers split

front tyres worn on inner edges, raised tread

n/s/f and both rear indicators loosing amber tint

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

Fail 9 Jun 2012 65,906 miles

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

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

both front wipers split

front tyres worn on inner edges, raised tread

n/s/f and both rear indicators loosing amber tint

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,935 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 49,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,035 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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BJ55 LCZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BJ55 LCZ, 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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BJ55 LCZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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