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WV53 VXL

2004 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,549 mi
Last recorded82,549 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 VXL
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 82,549 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 82,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all tyres started to wear

corrosion on springs

discs started to wear

exhaust slight rattling

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 66,316 miles

Air box loose

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

Oil leak from gear box

Oil leak from sump area

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Fail 29 May 2010 66,316 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak from sump area

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Air box loose

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

Oil leak from gear box

Pass 30 May 2009 58,215 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 58,215 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,225 miles

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

rear number plate dirty

Fail 7 Nov 2008 54,696 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,946 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,194 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 35,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VXL is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

WV53 VXL is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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