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DS54 FZZ

2005 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,783 mi
Last recorded99,783 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 FZZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Metal fuel pipes slight corrosion.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 99,478 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack tie rod and or rack shaft bush in housing. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer. (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Head lamp aim not checked.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Metal fuel pipes slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,578 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,771 miles

engine warning light on

front pads/discs very rusty pads low

front tyres low

Fail 1 Feb 2014 90,771 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on

front pads/discs very rusty pads low

front tyres low

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,000 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake need attension

Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,824 miles

both front brake discs corrodded/worn

struggled with emmissions test

Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,177 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 30,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,025 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 16,936 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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DS54 FZZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS54 FZZ, 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 DS54 FZZ registered?

DS54 FZZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is DS54 FZZ safe to buy?

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