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SH54 VNP

2005 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,421 mi
Last recorded105,421 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VNP
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,421 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 27 Aug 2015 105,421 miles

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

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

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 12 Aug 2014 76,978 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,923 miles

gear box oil leak

headlight adjuster faulty

Fail 21 Aug 2013 70,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gear box oil leak

headlight adjuster faulty

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,230 miles

passengers side rear tyre on legal limit

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Aug 2012 64,193 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

passengers side rear handbrake cable insecure

passengers side rear tyre on legal limit

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,488 miles

front tyre on legal limit tracking out

Fail 29 Aug 2011 58,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,245 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2010 50,245 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,917 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 41,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,274 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 27,274 miles

Offside Front 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)

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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SH54 VNP is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SH54 VNP, 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 SH54 VNP registered?

SH54 VNP is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is SH54 VNP safe to buy?

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