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AD52 CVS

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,152 mi
Last recorded130,152 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 CVS
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,152 miles

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

interior mirror insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2012 130,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

interior mirror insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2011 114,206 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 114,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010
Fail 27 Jan 2010

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 77,462 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded no blow at time of test

o/s/r inner tyre wall damaged by being run flat .no cords visible at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2009 77,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

airbag warning light illuminated

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded no blow at time of test

o/s/r inner tyre wall damaged by being run flat .no cords visible at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,833 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

WATER LEAK FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE

Fail 19 Mar 2008 68,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

WATER LEAK FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,506 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f inner tyre edges worn

Fail 19 Mar 2007 58,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and n/s/f inner tyre edges worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,570 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 39,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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AD52 CVS is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AD52 CVS, 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 AD52 CVS registered?

AD52 CVS is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AD52 CVS safe to buy?

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