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LK05 RZL

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,660 mi
Last recorded142,660 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RZL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 142,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light on

various underbody components corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 142,657 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light on

various underbody components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 139,533 miles

EML Light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,286 miles

EML lamp on

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 137,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

EML lamp on

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,121 miles

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 135,118 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,444 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 133,440 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 131,388 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 129,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody components corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 129,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,963 miles

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no headlamp levelling fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 126,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,129 miles

engine light is on

exhaust box end rusty,may require to attention

o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes have slightly play,may require to attention

Fail 23 Jan 2018 125,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge is badly bald (4.1.D.1b)

engine light is on

exhaust box end rusty,may require to attention

o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes have slightly play,may require to attention

Pass 13 Jan 2017 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft retaining nut locking device not used

Offside Front Outer drive shaft retaining nut locking device not used

Rear exhaust silencer mounts perished

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jan 2017 121,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft retaining nut locking device not used

Offside Front Outer drive shaft retaining nut locking device not used

Rear exhaust silencer mounts perished

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,469 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 117,455 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 112,934 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER

EXHAUST HANGERS SPLIT

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 20 Jan 2015 112,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER

EXHAUST HANGERS SPLIT

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,889 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED REQUIRED LEVELS

N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL IN POOR CONDITION WITH SLIGHT BULGE

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE POORLY RETAINED

O/S/F TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, BOTH OUTER EDGES WORN SMOOTH

Fail 20 Jan 2014 105,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

EXHAUST EMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED REQUIRED LEVELS

N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL IN POOR CONDITION WITH SLIGHT BULGE

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE POORLY RETAINED

O/S/F TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, BOTH OUTER EDGES WORN SMOOTH

Pass 24 Jan 2013 100,168 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 100,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,552 miles

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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LK05 RZL is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK05 RZL, 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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LK05 RZL is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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