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DS05 LYT

2005 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,348 mi
Last recorded52,348 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 LYT
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2012 52,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all coil springs are corroded

brake service

front brake discs are pitted

off side rear handbrake cable is touching the spring

Fail 16 Apr 2011 48,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all coil springs are corroded

brake service

front brake discs are pitted

off side rear handbrake cable is touching the spring

Pass 5 May 2010 46,561 miles

ADVISE corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 27 May 2009 40,369 miles

ADVISE o/s hand brake reading low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,635 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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DS05 LYT is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS05 LYT, 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 DS05 LYT registered?

DS05 LYT is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is DS05 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 LYT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS05 LYT have outstanding finance?

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