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SH55 BYD

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,424 mi
Last recorded67,424 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 BYD
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus slight stick on o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,423 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus slight stick on o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 60,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are starting to wear close to wear markers

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,619 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

abs warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,013 miles

Coolant leak

Indicator switch worn slighty, when pressing for nearside

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,603 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 42,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,287 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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SH55 BYD is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH55 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

SH55 BYD is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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