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WV54 PHY

2004 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 PHY
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,572 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 95,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 86,940 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,637 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 75,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,215 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

aims on lower limit unable to adjust

air bag light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,089 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 51,949 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 45,444 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,663 miles

front brake pad wear

o/s/rear tyre outter edge wear

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 PHY is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

WV54 PHY is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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