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RV55 HZW

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,857 mi
Last recorded130,857 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 HZW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,857 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2016 130,757 miles

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

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

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

Undertray insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 111,432 miles

Front subframe rusty.

Offside front brake pads worn low.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 111,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front subframe rusty.

Offside front brake pads worn low.

Rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,565 miles

both front lower arm rear most bushes starting to split

both front sides repeters slightly white

rear discs poor condition n/s signs of geting hot

Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front lower arm rear most bushes starting to split

both front sides repeters slightly white

rear discs poor condition n/s signs of geting hot

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,725 miles

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

limited vision rear inner brake pads possible low

Fail 14 Oct 2011 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

limited vision rear inner brake pads possible low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,484 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,977 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,899 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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RV55 HZW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RV55 HZW, 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 RV55 HZW registered?

RV55 HZW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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