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SD55 TSZ

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,978 mi
Last recorded98,978 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 TSZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,978 miles

indicater stalk does not stay on but can be held on

Fail 16 Aug 2016 98,947 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted leaking (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

indicater stalk does not stay on but can be held on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,145 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inside sidewall

one of two sidelight bulbs out

parking brake has imbalence but passed brake test

rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2015 93,079 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inside sidewall

one of two sidelight bulbs out

parking brake has imbalence but passed brake test

rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,195 miles

front number plate marked

o/s/f one of two side lights not working

Fail 11 Aug 2014 85,195 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

car over heated during gas test

front number plate marked

o/s/f one of two side lights not working

Pass 10 Aug 2013 78,674 miles

parking brake just on pass limit

rear axle bushes have slight movement

Fail 3 Aug 2013 78,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

parking brake just on pass limit

rear axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,833 miles

nearside front tyre close

slight blow at 1st joint

Fail 23 Jul 2012 69,827 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre close

slight blow at 1st joint

Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,404 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 63,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,196 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 57,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,801 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 45,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,019 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 33,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SD55 TSZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SD55 TSZ, 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 SD55 TSZ registered?

SD55 TSZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SD55 TSZ safe to buy?

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