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PL05 LFV

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,621 mi
Last recorded91,621 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LFV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,391 miles

front subframe and suspension showing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2018 88,577 miles

exhaust showing corrosion and rear mount showing fatigue

Pass 23 May 2017 86,495 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2016 84,197 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 79,704 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2014 79,702 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 76,800 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 74,071 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

exhaust flexi section slight damage

offside front tyre has a small cut in it and cracking on the inside

rear exhaust rubber heavily cracked

rear wiper smearing rear screen

turbo pipes oiley

unable to open bottom half of the boot

Fail 21 May 2012 74,037 miles

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

airbag lamp illuminated

exhaust flexi section slight damage

offside front tyre has a small cut in it and cracking on the inside

rear exhaust rubber heavily cracked

rear wiper smearing rear screen

turbo pipes oiley

unable to open bottom half of the boot

Fail 26 May 2011 71,327 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 71,327 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Some misting around nearside front shocker.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,238 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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PL05 LFV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PL05 LFV, 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 PL05 LFV registered?

PL05 LFV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is PL05 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 LFV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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