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BJ55 VDC

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,309 mi
Last recorded72,309 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VDC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has abnormal wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel has more negative camber than nearside front wheel

Rear coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,790 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has abnormal wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel has more negative camber than the nearside front wheel

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,993 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 54,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Item removed from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,748 miles

o/s wiper in poor condition,clears the screen

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,145 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 27,072 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,659 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,268 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 VDC is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDC, 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 BJ55 VDC registered?

BJ55 VDC is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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