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SA05 ZWL

2005 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,248 mi
Last recorded105,248 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZWL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 105,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 105,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,087 miles

Suspension and brake components rusting and weak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,085 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Suspension and brake components rusting and weak

Fail 17 Sep 2016 97,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,628 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 96,628 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 96,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,597 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 92,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,837 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 89,837 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,602 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,361 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror outer cover missing

Fail 17 Jan 2011 69,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside door mirror outer cover missing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,008 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,501 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 46,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,904 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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SA05 ZWL is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SA05 ZWL, 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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SA05 ZWL is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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