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WV53 WXF

2004 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,989 mi
Last recorded86,989 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 WXF
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,989 miles

Front sub frame corroding

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2017 86,981 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working turning reverse light on both sides (1.3.2b)

Front sub frame corroding

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,946 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler flap deteriorated

rearmost exhaust hanger rubber split/deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,876 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

dash engine management light illuminated

fuel filler flap deteriorated

rearmost exhaust hanger rubber split/deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,356 miles

Gearbox mounting deteriorated

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 27 Feb 2009 55,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,933 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 WXF is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

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

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