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FM05 FGF

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

148,912 mi
Last recorded148,912 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 FGF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 148,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2019 144,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 144,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator sensor damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both rear and front also front is cracked (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front passengers and drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 137,544 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak back box at joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both front washer jets (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator sensor damaged

Rear Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both rear and front also front is cracked (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front passengers and drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,617 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)

front and rear axles corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 128,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

front and rear axles corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,541 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 118,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,889 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 107,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,907 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 4 Dec 2013 99,907 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2012 91,927 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 91,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 80,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,978 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,658 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 58,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,622 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 46,622 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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FM05 FGF is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 FM05 FGF, 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 FM05 FGF registered?

FM05 FGF is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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