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SH55 BXC

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,687 mi
Last recorded38,687 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 BXC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 38,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion on suspension and components should be strictly monitored.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s should be replaced. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s should be replaced (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 36,901 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

keep front brake pads under observation

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear suspension component corrosion should be strictly monitored

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 26 Oct 2016 35,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,287 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake pads wearing thin

general steering and suspension corrosion advancing

rear shock absorber corrosion advancing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight gearbox oil leak evident

Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,284 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,279 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 2 Oct 2014 31,211 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust bracket rotted through

n/s mirror glass insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,987 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 28,987 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,337 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 27,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,391 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 25,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,064 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 230,149 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 230,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,961 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 15,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SH55 BXC is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SH55 BXC, 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 SH55 BXC registered?

SH55 BXC is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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