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MV05 VJU

2005 Fiat Stilo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,762 mi
Last recorded133,762 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VJU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 133,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 100,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2011 100,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,812 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f inner drive shaft gator leaking grease

Fail 25 Mar 2010 89,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f inner drive shaft gator leaking grease

Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,339 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,338 miles

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

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

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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MV05 VJU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV05 VJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV05 VJU registered?

MV05 VJU is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is MV05 VJU safe to buy?

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