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SL05 YFM

2005 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,911 mi
Last recorded90,911 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YFM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,911 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,386 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 82,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,485 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,776 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,506 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Radiator leaking

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust back box has a mounting that is splitting

front number plate cracked

offside washer jet very weak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,943 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,943 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,180 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SL05 YFM is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL05 YFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL05 YFM registered?

SL05 YFM is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SL05 YFM safe to buy?

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