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RF05 VUV

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,843 mi
Last recorded143,843 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VUV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,843 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 143,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 137,343 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 137,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 131,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2023 131,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2022 127,158 miles

Centre exhaust silencer box corroded

Engine undertray slightly loose

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 127,158 miles

Centre exhaust silencer box corroded

Engine undertray slightly loose

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 120,967 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 118,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,974 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 110,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn as marked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn as marked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 100,811 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 94,888 miles

all four tyres side walls slightly perrished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 84,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 73,233 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)

Fail 10 May 2011 73,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 6 May 2010 59,289 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,698 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 32,728 miles

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

damage to offside lower windscreen outside swept area

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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RF05 VUV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RF05 VUV, 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 RF05 VUV registered?

RF05 VUV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is RF05 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 VUV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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