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EJ55 TZF

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,031 mi
Last recorded155,031 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 TZF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 155,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,205 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

lowered suspension at front and not at rear

Fail 28 Feb 2018 145,183 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

lowered suspension at front and not at rear

Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,417 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers worn

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Nearside (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Timing belt?

coil spring corroded Nearside rear upper (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 128,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

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

Both front shock absorbers worn

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Nearside (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Timing belt?

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front void of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Nearside rear upper (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,172 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 113,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 105,657 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx worn on inner and outer edges

timing belt ?

Pass 22 Oct 2013 96,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,478 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,382 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 74,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 67,409 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,773 miles

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

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)

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

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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EJ55 TZF is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EJ55 TZF, 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 EJ55 TZF registered?

EJ55 TZF is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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