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MJ55 GVT

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,053 mi
Last recorded64,053 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GVT
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 64,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,266 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 59,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,844 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 53,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 53,815 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,096 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Aug 2014 47,517 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 47,516 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall is slightly cracked back box is corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,660 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 42,660 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front drop link has slight play

offside rear side light seems too bright

oil level low

Pass 28 Aug 2010 26,485 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 26,483 miles

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

offside cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,980 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 19,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,773 miles

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

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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MJ55 GVT is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MJ55 GVT, 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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MJ55 GVT is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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