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SJ55 ZXV

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ZXV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,682 miles

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces with lips and rusty pitting

front inner pads difficult to visually inspect look thin

n/s/f outer cv joint worn but not excessive play

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f track rod end has play

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

slight blow on front exhaust joint

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,518 miles

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces o/s inner face is rusty and pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 61,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play front trailing arm bush worn out (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play front trailing arm bush worn out (2.5.A.3b)

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

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces o/s inner face is rusty and pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,443 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 50,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 40,590 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 40,590 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,498 miles

N/S/R tyre has cut in inner sidewall, no cord showing

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 32,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R tyre has cut in inner sidewall, no cord showing

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,584 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,233 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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SJ55 ZXV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ55 ZXV, 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 SJ55 ZXV registered?

SJ55 ZXV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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