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S300 LCS

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 LCS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 115,677 miles

parking brake effort only just meets requirements recommend adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,413 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,674 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,990 miles

exhaust centre section mounting rubber deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

rear axle rusted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 98,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. nearside lamp (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre section mounting rubber deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

rear axle rusted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 98,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot insecure and perishing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe flexi section damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective various exhaust mount rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear pads worn more than offside rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm rearmost bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm rearmost bush perishing and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

rear axle corroded

signs of oil leak on front of engine

Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

excessive travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover perishing (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

offside rear brake hose/ pipe above rear axle mounting bracket broken

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 85,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. Tyre also has irregular wear and perishing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

offside rear brake hose/ pipe above rear axle mounting bracket broken

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn,irregular wear and tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on offside front wheel

Fail 9 Sep 2016 80,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn,irregular wear and tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,606 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,496 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,104 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 55,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,828 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,084 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 25,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 19 Sep 2008 16,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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S300 LCS is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S300 LCS, 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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S300 LCS is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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