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YY05 VGP

2005 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,391 mi
Last recorded78,391 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Stilo63,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VGP
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,391 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 78,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2012 103,053 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber weak

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 29 Dec 2011 103,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber weak

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 29 Dec 2010 89,905 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 89,681 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,562 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 75,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,918 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VGP is a 2005 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VGP, 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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What year was YY05 VGP registered?

YY05 VGP is a 2005 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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