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SM05 ZSV

2005 Fiat Stilo

Silver Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,744 mi
Last recorded74,744 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZSV
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,744 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 31 May 2019 73,321 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 73,320 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 2 x mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Reverse light inop

Pass 23 May 2018 70,460 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 70,460 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 67,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and peeling off

Fail 25 May 2017 67,607 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and peeling off

Pass 13 May 2016 64,849 miles

back box corroded

both front tyres wearing on edge

front discs worn

rear exhaust rubbers worn

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Fail 10 May 2016 64,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings possrack (2.2.B.1h)

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

back box corroded

both front tyres wearing on edge

front discs worn

rear exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 14 May 2015 59,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 52,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,101 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 51,060 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery cover missing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,648 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nsr seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2012 46,608 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

nsr seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil level low

Fail 26 Sep 2011 39,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil level low

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 29,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,417 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 26,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,368 miles

nearside front wiperblade starting to streak.

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 ZSV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

SM05 ZSV is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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