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SP55 YRM

2005 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,776 mi
Last recorded118,776 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YRM
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,776 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty n/s operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at gearbox area.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 113,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trim fouling alternator belt.

Oil leak at gearbox area.

Rear Heat shield insecure.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,637 miles

Exhaust front pipe pin holed.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread area.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 110,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust front pipe pin holed.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread area.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 108,241 miles

O/S Rear tyre inner wall perished.

Water pipe worn.

Wiper linkage worn.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S Rear tyre inner wall perished.

Water pipe worn.

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,169 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 105,169 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S Secondary side light inop.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,300 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,296 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 99,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 87,380 miles

osf bumper damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2010 87,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant header tank empty/ radiator leaking heavily

osf bumper damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn but clearing screen

Fail 29 Oct 2009 71,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn but clearing screen

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,964 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 52,964 miles

Nearside 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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SP55 YRM is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SP55 YRM, 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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SP55 YRM is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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