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MJ05 ULM

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,271 mi
Last recorded162,271 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 ULM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 162,271 miles

nearside park brake effort low

underside covered in underseal

Fail 24 Nov 2025 162,271 miles

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

nearside park brake effort low

underside covered in underseal

Pass 23 Nov 2024 154,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,047 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

subframe and mountings covered in underseal

Fail 24 Nov 2023 148,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

subframe and mountings covered in underseal

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,138 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear upper chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side rear tyres are wearing thin on the outer shoulders

rear exhaust is deteoriating

Fail 24 Nov 2021 132,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear upper chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side rear tyres are wearing thin on the outer shoulders

rear exhaust is deteoriating

Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,358 miles

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

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

indicator stalk sticking

nearside rear brake pads deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 123,333 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside rear brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

indicator stalk sticking

nearside rear brake pads deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 115,270 miles

All brake pipes have a protective coating applied

Indicator stalk/switch has a slightly loose switching mechanism

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly advise! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 115,269 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All brake pipes have a protective coating applied

Indicator stalk/switch has a slightly loose switching mechanism

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly advise! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 112,443 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 112,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,022 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 108,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2016 102,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 102,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 96,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 96,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 89,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 84,522 miles

offside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 9 May 2012 77,460 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 77,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 70,599 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,135 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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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MJ05 ULM is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ05 ULM, 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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MJ05 ULM is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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