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GY55 PHJ

2005 Fiat Stilo

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,426 mi
Last recorded74,426 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 PHJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,426 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 74,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,442 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall and close to limit

Fail 7 Oct 2016 70,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall and close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,760 miles

all coil springs corroded

cuts in outer sidewalls to offside front and rear tyres - no cords showing at time of test

damage to downpipe flexi

exhaust back box mounting rubbers perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,760 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

cuts in outer sidewalls to offside front and rear tyres - no cords showing at time of test

damage to downpipe flexi

exhaust back box mounting rubbers perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine coolant low

Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,846 miles

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,143 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,764 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 41,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 36,326 miles

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

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

front discs corroding inner face

handbrake cable rubbers split

Pass 3 Oct 2009 29,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear wipers smear

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,313 miles

front brake discs appear corroded and worn reccomend inspection

non standard suspension springs fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,311 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs appear corroded and worn reccomend inspection

non standard suspension springs fitted

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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GY55 PHJ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY55 PHJ, 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 GY55 PHJ registered?

GY55 PHJ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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