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VF55 HSJ

2006 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,016 mi
Last recorded173,016 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Fiat Stilo64,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 HSJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 173,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 166,831 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 157,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 147,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 137,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 128,507 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 128,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch lever detatched from cable but still can be opened.

centre exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

front exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be missread.

rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 117,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch lever detatched from cable but still can be opened.

centre exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

front exhaust mounting brackets corroded.

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be missread.

rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,562 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 106,562 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,465 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 95,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,041 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 84,041 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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,593 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 69,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,063 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,859 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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VF55 HSJ is a 2006 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 64,722 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 VF55 HSJ, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VF55 HSJ registered?

VF55 HSJ is a 2006 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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