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MJ05 ZBF

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 ZBF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 82,696 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also slightly misaligned (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread area, no cords exposed

windscreen wipers deteriated

Fail 12 May 2016 82,696 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also slightly misaligned (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread area, no cords exposed

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

windscreen wipers deteriated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle is fitted with lowering springs

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle is fitted with lowering coil springs

Pass 10 May 2012 68,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2011 62,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise vehicle has been lowered.all coil springs locate correctly

Pass 4 May 2010 52,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

vehicle is fitted with lowering coil springs

Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

vehicle is fitted with lowering coil springs

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,377 miles

advise vehicle fitted with lowering springs

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,731 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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MJ05 ZBF is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBF, 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 MJ05 ZBF registered?

MJ05 ZBF is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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