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YY05 VFW

2005 Fiat Stilo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,430 mi
Last recorded162,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VFW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 162,430 miles

Engine has a misefire at low RPMS

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 162,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine has a misefire at low RPMS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,590 miles

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 136,587 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 117,536 miles

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 117,536 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 99,498 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,498 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,540 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 83,504 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,410 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 68,403 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,973 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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YY05 VFW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 63,040 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 YY05 VFW, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY05 VFW is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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