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Fiat Stilo 192 built around 2004: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Fiat Stilo 192 models built around 2004 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Fiat Stilo 192
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2001-2007HatchbackPETROL / DIESEL

Based on 632 tests of Stilo models registered 2001-2007.

192 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
8434.5%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
13632.4%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
16840.5%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
18833.0%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
5641.1%

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.

How the Stilo 192 compares

At each age below, see how the Stilo 192 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 4,309 tests across 6 Fiat models, built around 2004 (21 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateFiat average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
8434.5%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
13632.4%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
16840.5%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
18833.0%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
5641.1%

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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Stilo 192.

  1. 1

    Ford Fusion

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.7%
    Dangerous
    6.3%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 8.7%, against 13.3% for the Fiat Stilo 192.

    4,609 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

  2. 2

    Honda Jazz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.3%
    Dangerous
    7.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    98%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 8.3%, against 13.3% for the Fiat Stilo 192.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,370 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

  3. 3

    Audi A2

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    11.2%
    Dangerous
    6.7%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 6.7%, against 11.2% for the Fiat Stilo 192.

    1,675 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

  4. 4

    Honda Civic

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    No clear edge over the Fiat Stilo 192 on these figures.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,846 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

5 recalls in all

All 5 Stilo 192 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 recalls

Top concerns

  • Engine power may be lost
  • Suspension coil springs may break
  • Possible loss of steering

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on Stilo 192 cars built around 2004

The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 649 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
82%
Emissions
47%
Drivetrain
10%
Bodywork
6%
Steering
4%

Wear items

Lighting
78%
Brakes
65%
Tyres
62%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 20% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Stilo 192 cars have aged

How Stilo 192 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%1415161718192021Age at MOTBuilt around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 31.4% (137 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 36.2% (105 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (87 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 31.7% (60 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (51 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 36.7% (425 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 35.8% (313 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 40.6% (217 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 29.3% (99 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 35.3% (85 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 38.4% (302 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 35.2% (213 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 37.9% (140 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 26.8% (56 tests, 2024 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 37.3% (531 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 34.0% (350 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 33.9% (248 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2004, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 30.4% (135 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2004, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 30.7% (101 tests, 2025 data)2004Built around 2003, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 37.2% (298 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2003, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 35.8% (201 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2003, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 36.8% (87 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2003, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 35.8% (53 tests, 2024 data)2003Built around 2002, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 38.5% (122 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2002, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 35.8% (67 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2002, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 39.6% (53 tests, 2023 data)2002
First registered around 2007First registered around 2006First registered around 2005First registered around 2004
How each part holds up as 192 cars age

How each part holds up as 192 cars age

The share of petrol cars built pre-2005 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car21 years22 years23 years
Suspension82%80%78%
Brakes65%57%58%
Emissions47%52%53%
Tyres62%63%62%
Lighting78%80%79%
Drivetrain10%19%21%
Bodywork6%3%3%
Steering4%5%3%
Corrosion20%12%10%

Based on petrol cars in the pre-2005 build-year band, from 649 to 1,073 cars at each age.

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Most common issues on Fiat Stilos of this age

This list covers every Fiat Stilo built around 2004, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the 192 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    26.6%
    Advisory: 66Fail: 10 (13% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    25.0%
    Advisory: 47Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    23.9%
    Advisory: 50Fail: 10 (17% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    23.4%
    Advisory: 47Fail: 7 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    18.6%
    Advisory: 51Fail: 2 (4% of the times it was found)

Based on 188 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2004 (21 years old), the Fiat Stilo 192 (2001-2007) 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.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 632 MOT tests on Fiat Stilos first registered between 2001-2007. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.