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MK05 PBF

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 PBF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 103,004 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,089 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 61,089 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,601 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 49,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,128 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 46,112 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,608 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 23,608 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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MK05 PBF is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue 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 MK05 PBF, 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 MK05 PBF registered?

MK05 PBF is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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