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GJ05 BYB

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,132 mi
Last recorded116,132 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BYB
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 116,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,123 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 101,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,819 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,486 miles

advise bonnet release cable handle missing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

advise bonnet release cable handle missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,928 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 72,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,990 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 52,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,072 miles

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

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

centre brake light not fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2008 42,063 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2008 41,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake fluid low

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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GJ05 BYB is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ05 BYB, 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 GJ05 BYB registered?

GJ05 BYB is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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