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FY05 LXU

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,790 mi
Last recorded78,790 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LXU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 78,790 miles

Front & rear tyres different sizes

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded AND BOTH sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 4 May 2020 78,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Front & rear tyres different sizes

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded AND BOTH sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 76,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front subframe heavy rust

rear no plate fading

Fail 2 May 2019 76,757 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

front subframe heavy rust

rear no plate fading

Pass 12 May 2018 73,510 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2017 70,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s rear (3.5.1g)

front subframe heavy rust

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,778 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,769 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken n/s front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,085 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 59,704 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe heavy rust

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2011 44,127 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,563 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,595 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,483 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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FY05 LXU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY05 LXU, 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 FY05 LXU registered?

FY05 LXU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is FY05 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 LXU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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