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WV53 VWC

2004 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 VWC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,229 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 96,229 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside rear axle bush

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 68,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,499 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,364 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)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 42,364 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 30,602 miles

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

offside rear tyre split/splitting in tread area

Fail 3 Feb 2007 30,602 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre split/splitting in tread area

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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WV53 VWC is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,672 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 WV53 VWC, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV53 VWC registered?

WV53 VWC is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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