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DS54 MDV

2005 Fiat Stilo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,533 mi
Last recorded94,533 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 MDV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 26 May 2017 94,398 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,810 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 81,808 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,037 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,303 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,068 miles

ADVISE o/s/f top strut bearing feels slightly rough

Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

ADVISE o/s/f top strut bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,398 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,766 miles

n/s drive shaft iner boot split open

Fail 10 Apr 2008 25,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s drive shaft iner boot split open

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 MDV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DS54 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

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

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