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SH03 MCR

2005 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,898 mi
Last recorded117,898 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 MCR
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 117,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,785 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,696 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,419 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,435 miles

both front shock absorber casings corroded

front sub frame corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,432 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front shock absorber casings corroded

front sub frame corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,215 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 104,215 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance High level brake light (1.2.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 95,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 82,961 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2015 72,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 67,928 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 67,928 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2013 64,326 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,474 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 61,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,726 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inside 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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SH03 MCR is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SH03 MCR, 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 SH03 MCR registered?

SH03 MCR is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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