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DY55 GVO

2005 Fiat Stilo

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,510 mi
Last recorded128,510 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 GVO
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,510 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 128,504 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,269 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 124,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 118,535 miles

Advise uneven wear on offside front tyre plus close to legal limit

Fail 27 Jan 2016 117,269 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,935 miles

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2014 90,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,354 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,589 miles

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

subframe damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2011 64,587 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

subframe damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2010 60,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,946 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 53,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,772 miles

[both front wipers clear the windscreen,but are very noisy,advise blades are replaced in near future,to prevent marking screen,]

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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DY55 GVO is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DY55 GVO, 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 DY55 GVO registered?

DY55 GVO is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DY55 GVO safe to buy?

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