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LC55 BFL

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,501 mi
Last recorded74,501 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 BFL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,501 miles

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Fail 19 Jan 2011 74,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 55,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot latch not fully secured (bolt missing + bolt loose.

engine oil level on (min).

rear brake pads worn very thin.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,830 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 33,830 miles

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

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

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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LC55 BFL is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LC55 BFL, 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 LC55 BFL registered?

LC55 BFL is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LC55 BFL safe to buy?

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