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GJ05 VXU

2005 Fiat Stilo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VXU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 n/s & o/s mounting bush's deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 n/s & o/s mounting bush's deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s mirror lens deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,843 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,833 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 67,585 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 58,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre near limit and badly perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2018 58,820 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre near limit and badly perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,118 miles

steam coming from radiator area when up to temperature

Fail 28 Mar 2017 53,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

steam coming from radiator area when up to temperature

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,882 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,541 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,493 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 24,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,735 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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GJ05 VXU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ05 VXU, 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 GJ05 VXU registered?

GJ05 VXU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is GJ05 VXU safe to buy?

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