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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Stilo. Check any Stilo by registration number below.

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88.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.6%

vs Fiat Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Stilo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Stilo has an average MOT pass rate of 88.6%, which is 3.6 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Stilo is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat Stilo fails its MOT are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction. If you are preparing your Stilo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Stilo is around 136,258 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Stilo, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Fiat Stilo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Stilo performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 73 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%

2009

Based on 120 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

239k mi

2008

Based on 584 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 3yr

117k mi

Mileage at 5yr

136k mi

Mileage at 10yr

173k mi

2007

Based on 2,039 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 3yr

109k mi

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2006

Based on 4,110 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

34.1%

Mileage at 3yr

61k mi

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

Mileage at 10yr

151k mi

2005

Based on 6,671 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

11.7%

Retest Rate

31.6%

Mileage at 3yr

84k mi

Mileage at 5yr

113k mi

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2004

Based on 9,800 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

33.1%

Mileage at 5yr

113k mi

Mileage at 10yr

151k mi

2003

Based on 13,998 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

31.0%

Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2002

Based on 10,616 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

14.6%

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

2001

Based on 1,912 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 10yr

140k mi

0

Based on 1,471 vehicles

65.5%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Stilo

The most common reasons a Fiat Stilo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

4.0%
2

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.0%
3

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

4.0%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.7%
5

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.6%

Typical Mileage — Fiat Stilo

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Stilo.

At 3 Years

116,862

miles

At 5 Years

136,258

miles

At 10 Years

172,828

miles

Fiat Stilo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Stilo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Stilo?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Stilo is 88.6% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Stilo?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Stilo are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (4.0%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.0%), An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction (4.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Stilo reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.6%, the Fiat Stilo is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Stilo?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Stilo?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Stilo: 239,057 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Stilo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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