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LJ05 DFE

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,150 mi
Last recorded151,150 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 DFE
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 151,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 140,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 137,871 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 19 Jun 2012 137,870 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 131,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 117,330 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear exhaust box poor condition, mountings perished

Rear number plate very poor condition/delaminating, border line pass

Smoke emissions on upper limit, border line pass

Tyre pressure suspect low

Wiper blades poor condition/worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 117,330 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

Rear exhaust box poor condition, mountings perished

Rear number plate very poor condition/delaminating, border line pass

Smoke emissions on upper limit, border line pass

Tyre pressure suspect low

Wiper blades poor condition/worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,861 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Offside headlamp aim on lowest setting, border line pass

Rear number plate poor condition/delaminating, border line pass

Rear tyres unevenly on both edges, nearside rear very close to legal limit

Rear wiper poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2009 101,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Offside headlamp aim on lowest setting, border line pass

Rear number plate poor condition/delaminating, border line pass

Rear tyres unevenly on both edges, nearside rear very close to legal limit

Rear wiper poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,297 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 85,294 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LJ05 DFE is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJ05 DFE, 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 LJ05 DFE registered?

LJ05 DFE is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LJ05 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 DFE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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