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FM05 HZG

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HZG
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,088 miles

Front Sub-frame undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Off-side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 117,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Off-side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,261 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 112,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 106,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 106,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,255 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 61,508 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,263 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,809 miles

Centre coating lifting on n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,809 miles

Indicator switch faulty will not hold position on right hand turn (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre coating lifting on n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,610 miles

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

all exhaust rubber hangers either split or in very poor condition

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,559 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,159 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge. suspect tracking fault

no rubber on rear wiper blade

slight polay in o/s/f steering track arm

Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge. suspect tracking fault

no rubber on rear wiper blade

slight polay in o/s/f steering track arm

Fail 17 Jul 2012 30,843 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front no` plate screws coming out.slight play in os end of steering rack.

nsr lens taped up! rear exhaust mounting split.slight deterioration of front suspension arm rear bush`s.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front no` plate screws coming out.slight play in os end of steering rack.

nsr lens taped up! rear exhaust mounting split.slight deterioration of front suspension arm rear bush`s.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,134 miles

front no` plate screws coming loose! rear indicators loosing colour.nsr lamp lens broken [has been taped over].

osr brake binding (BORDERLINE PASS!).both rear tyre walls scuffed.slight cracking in treaded areas.

rear exhaust mounting splitting!

slight deterioration of osf suspension arm rear mounting bush.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 26,134 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

front no` plate screws coming loose! rear indicators loosing colour.nsr lamp lens broken [has been taped over].

osr brake binding (BORDERLINE PASS!).both rear tyre walls scuffed.slight cracking in treaded areas.

rear exhaust mounting splitting!

slight deterioration of osf suspension arm rear mounting bush.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,689 miles

all four tyre side walls in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2010 20,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

all four tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 11,615 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)

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 HZG is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HZG, 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 HZG registered?

FM05 HZG is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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