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HG55 DBU

2005 Fiat Stilo

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,499 mi
Last recorded115,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 DBU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 115,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,525 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Noisey top mount

Offside Front Slight play in steering columb

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,354 miles

215/45/ZR17/91Y. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 56,354 miles

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

215/45/ZR17/91Y. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 85% worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,351 miles

215/45/ZR17/87W. OF 5 OR 4 NR 3 NF 4mm.

Both wipers slightly split.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,539 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing from inner edges and getting low strong advice

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Would recommend front wheel tracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,939 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 13 Apr 2010 15,140 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 15,140 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 9,844 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 9,844 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HG55 DBU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HG55 DBU, 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 HG55 DBU registered?

HG55 DBU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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