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DX55 FSS

2005 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,642 mi
Last recorded71,642 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 FSS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 71,642 miles

All four tyres cracked

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 69,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,760 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 64,684 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre badly cracked

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside front tyre cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 60,409 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Fail 14 May 2016 60,352 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres cracked

Both front tyres on 2mm

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 55,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 55,757 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

intermittant engine misfire on load

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre Inside Edge Bald And Tread Cracking

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

Rear Tyres Tread Cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2013 48,635 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre Inside Edge Bald And Tread Cracking

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

Rear Tyres Tread Cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,037 miles

engine coolant leak

engine management light on.

rear exhaust rubber hanger split exhaust still supported.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 45,011 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

engine management light on.

rear exhaust rubber hanger split exhaust still supported.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,807 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 16,675 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DX55 FSS is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DX55 FSS, 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 DX55 FSS registered?

DX55 FSS is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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