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AD03 FOA

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FOA
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,721 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 93,605 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,771 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 87,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,168 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,470 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres tracking?

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,470 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres tracking?

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,705 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 59,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,690 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 51,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,019 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 37,016 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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AD03 FOA is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 61,521 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 AD03 FOA, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD03 FOA registered?

AD03 FOA is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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