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RN05 VNW

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,866 mi
Last recorded97,866 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 VNW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,866 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,237 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,779 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 85,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,575 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 81,575 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,544 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,024 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,411 miles

n/s door check strap missing

Fail 20 Jul 2010 37,411 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door check strap missing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,547 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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RN05 VNW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RN05 VNW, 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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What year was RN05 VNW registered?

RN05 VNW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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