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ST05 VTX

2005 Fiat Stilo

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,105 mi
Last recorded89,105 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VTX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,105 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 89,105 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,915 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,913 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,913 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 61,557 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 61,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,715 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 31,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SLIGHT CORROSION INSIDE FACES

BRAKE FLUID BELOW MAX LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST PIECES SHOWING CORROSION

CONDENSATION IN O/S/F REPEATER LAMP

CONDENSATION IN O/S/R TAIL LAMP

N/S/F INNER C.V BOOT LEAKING GREASE

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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ST05 VTX is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST05 VTX, 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 ST05 VTX registered?

ST05 VTX is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is ST05 VTX safe to buy?

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