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WV53 WLJ

2004 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,766 mi
Last recorded86,766 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 WLJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade torn on edge.

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,804 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 72,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,512 miles

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

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

Chips on windscreen

Cut in Nearside Rear outer sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front wiper split

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,512 miles

Chips on windscreen

Cut in Nearside Rear outer sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front wiper split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,213 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,971 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,593 miles

chips in screen

offside rear tyre low on tread (raised tread)

rear exhaust falling apart

Fail 20 Jan 2009 44,593 miles

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

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)

chips in screen

offside rear tyre low on tread (raised tread)

rear exhaust falling apart

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,238 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 28,071 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WLJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WV53 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

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

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