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DY55 GVU

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,109 mi
Last recorded117,109 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 GVU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 117,109 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle in contact with handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,333 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 112,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres wearing on inside edges

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,656 miles

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

Offside Front brake pads worn

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

reverse lights inop

Fail 21 Mar 2018 106,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake pads worn

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

reverse lights inop

Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,345 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,607 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim fouling on coil spring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake only just within its tolerance, may require adjustment

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim fouling on coil spring

Nearside windscreen wiper beginning to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box outer skin badly corroded

offside rear tyre slighlty wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,807 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,644 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,795 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 39,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,864 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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DY55 GVU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

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

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