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SH55 BYJ

2005 Fiat Stilo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 BYJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 68,813 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,297 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 64,297 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,898 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 47,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 42,008 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre to rear exhaust system corroded & deteriorated. inc flexi & backbox

n/s & o/s rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber slightly reduce damping effect

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 36,532 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 30,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,306 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 25,303 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,482 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 BYJ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

SH55 BYJ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SH55 BYJ safe to buy?

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