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SB05 VZZ

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,101 mi
Last recorded67,101 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 VZZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 67,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 67,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,543 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,808 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner and outer side walls, Recommend replacing. 205/55/r16-91v

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 52,913 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs heaverly rusty nearside window broken eml light on o2 sensor broken unable to carry out emmision test due to broken exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,870 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED.

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 52,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY RUSTED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED AND DETERIORATED NOT YET LEAKING ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,526 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,048 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,037 miles

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

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 29 May 2008 20,822 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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SB05 VZZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB05 VZZ, 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 SB05 VZZ registered?

SB05 VZZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is SB05 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 VZZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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