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SM55 YLZ

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,812 mi
Last recorded85,812 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 YLZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,812 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 83,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,521 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 40,519 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,519 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiper split but still clearing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,614 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,548 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Edges

Fail 10 Oct 2011 50,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Edges

N/S/F + O/S/F Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,047 miles

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

Rear seat folded down unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,278 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,968 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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SM55 YLZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM55 YLZ, 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 SM55 YLZ registered?

SM55 YLZ is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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