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WV53 WXA

2004 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

84,216 mi
Last recorded84,216 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 WXA
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,216 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 84,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 80,938 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 80,936 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 80,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm also bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Excessive movement in gearbox mount

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front wheel slightly bent

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,703 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,635 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,635 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 73,464 miles

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

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

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

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Oil leak from sump bung

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,755 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

dash pannel fault

indicator stalk worn

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Feb 2014 68,755 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

dash pannel fault

indicator stalk worn

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake on osr is not returning to stop on caliper.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,470 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake on osr is not returning to stop on caliper.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,472 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2012 55,472 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,462 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,357 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 43,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 20 Feb 2009 36,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,738 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 23,738 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WXA is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

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

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