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ML05 JXW

2005 Fiat Stilo

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 JXW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017
Fail 17 Feb 2017

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2015 55,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section rubber mountings corroded.

Fail 22 May 2015 55,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

evidence of heat build up on nearside rear brake disc.

rear exhaust section rubber mountings corroded.

Pass 14 May 2014 50,730 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 50,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 45,828 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 45,822 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 40,714 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,921 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,285 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,986 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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ML05 JXW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML05 JXW, 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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ML05 JXW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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