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KN55 RCU

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,581 mi
Last recorded90,581 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 RCU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 90,581 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 90,581 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn edges inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm worn edges inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Fail 20 Dec 2016 86,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter has grease around it but no sign of damage or deterioration

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cut to side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,952 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside steering rack arm slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed at fuel tank (3.6.B.4d)

Offside parking brake cable not fitted in locating bracket

Fail 17 Dec 2015 81,952 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure at fuel tank (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside steering rack arm slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed at fuel tank (3.6.B.4d)

Offside parking brake cable not fitted in locating bracket

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,940 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 69,316 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,313 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,291 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,891 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 54,884 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

sign`s of corrosion on front brake disc`s

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,194 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,282 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 42,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 27 Nov 2008 31,875 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 31,875 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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KN55 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KN55 RCU, 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 KN55 RCU registered?

KN55 RCU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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