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MT55 XLU

2005 Fiat Stilo

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,615 mi
Last recorded122,615 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XLU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 122,615 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fouling handbrake cable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm rear bushes poor condititob

both rear coil springs poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,736 miles

both rear coil springs slight corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 99,735 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs slight corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,427 miles

REAR AXLE AND AXLE MOUNTING AREAS RUSTY

Fail 11 Feb 2020 86,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB-FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB-FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR AXLE AND AXLE MOUNTING AREAS RUSTY

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,117 miles

Front sub-frame very rusty

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,317 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front axle slightly surface corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,431 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 83,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,150 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust pipe,end box slight corroded,exhaust cover heat slight loose

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,286 miles

exhaust box end slightly corroded,exhuast supported ruber rear perished.

parking brake result just pass the test.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,497 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,950 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear exhaust mountings splitting

Fail 23 Nov 2013 75,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear exhaust mountings splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,995 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,600 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded on lip

Fail 21 Nov 2011 65,588 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded on lip

turbo pipe insecure and leaking exhaust gas

Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,351 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 60,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,820 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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MT55 XLU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MT55 XLU, 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 MT55 XLU registered?

MT55 XLU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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