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WX04 VFJ

2004 Fiat Stilo

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,000 mi
Last recorded54,000 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Stilo60,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 VFJ
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,000 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 54,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,317 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,701 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,701 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 46,598 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,598 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2008 23,408 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 15,568 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 15,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,207 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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WX04 VFJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX04 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX04 VFJ?

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What year was WX04 VFJ registered?

WX04 VFJ is a 2004 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is WX04 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX04 VFJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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