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LV55 UBG

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,849 mi
Last recorded98,849 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UBG
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,849 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,700 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 81,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,963 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,903 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 65,902 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,571 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2009 38,901 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 38,892 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 21,400 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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LV55 UBG is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LV55 UBG, 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 LV55 UBG registered?

LV55 UBG is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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