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MK05 XLW

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,736 mi
Last recorded59,736 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,736 miles

Exhaust flexi mesh insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,590 miles

Back box outer casing corroded and falling apart

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

O/s/f tyre has slight cut in outer side wall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,589 miles

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

Back box outer casing corroded and falling apart

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

O/s/f tyre has slight cut in outer side wall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,992 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 46,239 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,238 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,207 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

near side rear tyre wall area inner poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,963 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 21,963 miles

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

front number plate split

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 XLW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

MK05 XLW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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