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WV53 VZO

2004 Fiat Stilo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,564 mi
Last recorded85,564 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 VZO
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,564 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 85,564 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 82,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,698 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,889 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,080 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 71,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,874 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 66,863 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 54,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,922 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,047 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 11 Mar 2008 31,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,695 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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WV53 VZO is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

WV53 VZO is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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