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FD05 EFS

2005 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,200 mi
Last recorded81,200 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EFS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,200 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,352 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 65,278 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 52,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,190 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,719 miles

front no.plate cracked

offside headlamp damaged

slight play in nearside front stabiliser link

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 24,136 miles

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

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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FD05 EFS is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD05 EFS, 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 FD05 EFS registered?

FD05 EFS is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is FD05 EFS safe to buy?

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