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FD05 LFM

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,970 mi
Last recorded96,970 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LFM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 86,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,503 miles

Offside Front DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONT FLEXIBLE COUPLING IS DETERIORATED

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

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,466 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 55,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust rubber perished back box

rear brakes 26% inbalnce

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust rubber perished back box

rear brakes 26% inbalnce

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,130 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,576 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,812 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 19,812 miles

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

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

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 LFM is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD05 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

FD05 LFM is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is FD05 LFM safe to buy?

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