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WV53 WSZ

2004 Fiat Stilo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 WSZ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 89,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 85,031 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 80,271 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 80,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 76,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,244 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 76,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,437 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,267 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front flexi exhaust pipe lightly deteriorated

nsf drop link lower ball joint has play

nsr tyre has 2 nails in tread one not repairable

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight oil leak around gear box area

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,045 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 50,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,964 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,957 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 40,957 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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 WSZ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

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

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