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MW55 VKU

2006 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,472 mi
Last recorded84,472 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Fiat Stilo64,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 VKU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,472 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 84,424 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,983 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 80,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,374 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 78,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,888 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 64,751 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,513 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 58,455 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,670 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,440 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 45,163 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres on walls,

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,158 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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MW55 VKU is a 2006 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 64,722 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 MW55 VKU, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MW55 VKU registered?

MW55 VKU is a 2006 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is MW55 VKU safe to buy?

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