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SC51 BYW

2001 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Fiat Stilo63,310 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 BYW
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,068 miles

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

air bag light on dash

bonnet struts weak in operation

both rear brake discs cororded

middle and rear sections of exhaust deteriarated

n/s outersill damaged

n/s/r brake slightly binding on

o/s/r tyre 2mm in depth

rear axle cororded

slight exhaust leak at front flange

Fail 3 Oct 2012 83,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet struts weak in operation

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

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

air bag light on dash

both front brake discs heavily worn

both rear brake discs cororded

middle and rear sections of exhaust deteriarated

n/s outersill damaged

o/s/r tyre 2mm in depth

rear axle cororded

slight exhaust leak at front flange

Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,777 miles

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

bonnet struts weak in operation

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

slight gas leak at rear exhaust clamp

Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,570 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 21 Sep 2010 70,570 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,762 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight gas leak at rear exhaust clamp

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,405 miles

rear exhaust rubber stretched

slight gas leak at rear exhaust clamp

Fail 10 Oct 2008 57,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust rubber stretched

slight cuts on outer edge of nearside front tyre

slight gas leak at rear exhaust clamp

Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,296 miles

air bag light illuminated

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2007 51,294 miles

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

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

air bag light illuminated

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,737 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 45,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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SC51 BYW is a 2001 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 63,310 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 SC51 BYW, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC51 BYW registered?

SC51 BYW is a 2001 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SC51 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 BYW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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