We've only got 188 MOT tests for Fiat Stilos built around 2004 (21 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Fiat Stilos built around 2004 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Fiat Stilo's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Stilo's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Fiat Stilo.
See every build year for the Fiat StiloBy age
This chart combines every Fiat Stilo ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 22 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 21-year-old Fiat Stilos, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Oil leak, but not excessive
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Exhaust has a minor leak
Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened
Based on 188 MOT tests on 21-year-old Fiat Stilos, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 21-year-old Fiat Stilos notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 92 MOT tests on Fiat Stilo cars built around 2004 (21 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Fiat Stilo.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
All 5 Fiat Stilo recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 8.7%, against 13.3% for the Fiat Stilo.
4,609 MOT tests on cars built around 2004
Same body type, tested at the same age
Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 8.3%, against 13.3% for the Fiat Stilo.
6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
10,370 MOT tests on cars built around 2004
Same body type, tested at the same age
Fewer dangerous faults: 6.7%, against 11.2% for the Fiat Stilo.
1,675 MOT tests on cars built around 2004
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Fiat Stilo on these figures.
10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
10,846 MOT tests on cars built around 2004
Common questions
Built around 2004 (21 years old), the Fiat Stilo across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 188 21-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
