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SW05 ELX

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,556 mi
Last recorded64,556 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,667 miles

outer casing exhaust center box corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 57,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 55,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi worn and starting to leak gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 55,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi worn and starting to leak gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 51,914 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 51,914 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

battery terminals loose

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,624 miles

Advise slight twist to o/s/r brake hose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,717 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 42,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,978 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 36,978 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,674 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,418 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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SW05 ELX is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 2,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SW05 ELX, 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 SW05 ELX registered?

SW05 ELX is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SW05 ELX safe to buy?

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