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FA05 XUB

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XUB
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 94,788 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 94,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition and worn thin

Pass 27 May 2015 82,397 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 82,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,765 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,961 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 74,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 67,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 412,351 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 41,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,590 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 35,586 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 32,339 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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FA05 XUB is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FA05 XUB, 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 FA05 XUB registered?

FA05 XUB is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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