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RV55 KCO

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,779 mi
Last recorded153,779 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 KCO
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 153,779 miles

heavy knock from rear suspension

Fail 8 Feb 2016 153,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty not self cancelling (1.4.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy knock from rear suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,006 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

cover sills

Pass 21 Sep 2013 79,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 21 Sep 2013 79,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,848 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front tyres getting close to legal limit

front windows tinted

rear indicators discoloured slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,848 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front tyres getting close to legal limit

front windows tinted

rear indicators discoloured slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,280 miles

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

ns indicator switch slight fault

Fail 12 Aug 2011 62,169 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,454 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,329 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,121 miles

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

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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RV55 KCO is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCO, 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 KCO registered?

RV55 KCO is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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