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MF55 BRX

2005 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,850 mi
Last recorded65,850 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 BRX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,850 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,850 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,252 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,114 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 53,114 miles

Emissions not tested unable to communicate to vehicle (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,940 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on inner edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 43,940 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,438 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 39,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2012 32,613 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,438 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres showing slight wear

oil filler cap missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,500 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside

Exhaust back box starting with corrosion

Handbrake gater displaced

Fail 5 Nov 2010 28,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside

Exhaust back box starting with corrosion

Handbrake gater displaced

Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,450 miles

n/s washer provides insufficient washer fluid

Fail 2 Nov 2009 19,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,486 miles

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

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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MF55 BRX is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF55 BRX, 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 MF55 BRX registered?

MF55 BRX is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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