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AD52 CZU

2003 Fiat Stilo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 92,098 miles

Center exhaust corroded

NSR seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSF engine cover insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 92,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Center exhaust corroded

NSR seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSF engine cover insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,365 miles

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

NSR seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 87,365 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

NSR seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 87,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

flexi damaged.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil very low

front indicators - amber bulbs fading

rear exhaust support rubber very perished

wipers deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2013 83,256 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil very low

front indicators - amber bulbs fading

rear exhaust support rubber very perished

wipers deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,609 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 80,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

smell of fuel inside cabin

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,577 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,570 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre craks around sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2008 66,853 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine warning light on

o/s/r tyre craks around sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2007 53,364 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,197 miles

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 CZU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CZU, 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 CZU registered?

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

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