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FV54 BKZ

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,965 mi
Last recorded38,965 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BKZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner face in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,964 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner face in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,072 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 29,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,761 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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FV54 BKZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV54 BKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 BKZ registered?

FV54 BKZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is FV54 BKZ safe to buy?

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