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NK05 MXS

2005 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,408 mi
Last recorded87,408 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 MXS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 May 2022 87,408 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear rubber mounting and centre mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside. ()

Under body corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,510 miles

Heat shield near fuel tank loose.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod to steering rack has play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front subframe corrosion.

Fail 5 Jul 2019 85,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Heat shield near fuel tank = loose.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod to rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 85,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush of front bottom arm split apart(steering compromise). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield near fuel tank = insecure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable insecure & started to rub on brake pipe.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear brake discs pitted & corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front & rear subframes corroded. Engine cover & undertray, present at test. Child seat fitted to n/s/rear seat.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation on service brake(front & rear). (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 79,146 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators & both wing indicators showing wrong colour. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs pitted & rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake judder from all four brakes when service brake applied. (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle underside on front & rear subframe & suspension, corroded. Engine cover & undertray fitted. Child seat fitted in n/s/rear seat position.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,307 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,305 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 69,575 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 61,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lowering springs fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on discs

Fail 28 Oct 2013 49,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lowering springs fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 10 Nov 2012 45,578 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inside edge

both rear axle bushs have slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 42,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,561 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,350 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,347 miles

both front tyre walls slightly damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,440 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 24,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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NK05 MXS is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NK05 MXS, 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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NK05 MXS is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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