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SM05 ZPL

2005 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,577 mi
Last recorded66,577 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZPL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,577 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Jan 2014 57,068 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,271 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,221 miles

air bag warning lamp lit

both front brake discs worn thin

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2011 39,220 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag warning lamp lit

both front brake discs worn thin

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,831 miles

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

n/sand o/s front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,995 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,361 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 23,361 miles

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

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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SM05 ZPL is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 2,446cc 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 SM05 ZPL, 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 SM05 ZPL registered?

SM05 ZPL is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SM05 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 ZPL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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