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WV54 LJC

2004 Fiat Stilo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,094 mi
Last recorded110,094 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 LJC
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 110,094 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 110,094 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,122 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 97,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 135,822 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 135,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 71,328 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Glowplug warning light flashing on dash

Indicator stalk contacts worn/weak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 71,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Glowplug warning light flashing on dash

Indicator stalk contacts worn/weak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front sub frame and suspension components starting to corrode

rear axle starting to corrode

rear exhaust rubber starting to crack

Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front sub frame and suspension components starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing at edges

rear axle starting to corrode

rear exhaust rubber starting to crack

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,482 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE/close to legal limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear handbrake cable/lever has restricted movement

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2012 51,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE/close to legal limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear handbrake cable/lever has restricted movement

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 41,511 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,969 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,187 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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WV54 LJC is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WV54 LJC, 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 WV54 LJC registered?

WV54 LJC is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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